Healthcare as a Universal Human Right: Sustainability in Global Health

This book explores how governments can guarantee their citizens' fundamental right to basic healthcare, emphasizing the importance of global cooperation and financial sustainability. It also discusses new opportunities created by e-health, evidence-based data, and artificial intelligence, as well as the issue of patient rights.

Format: Hardback
Length: 188 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive and insightful book delves into the intricate relationship between global socio-economic development and the fundamental right to basic healthcare for citizens worldwide. Anchored in the philosophical belief that healthcare is an integral component of human dignity, it goes beyond mere theory to provide policy-makers with a solid foundation for health policies that are grounded in public accountability and social responsiveness. Moreover, the book emphasizes the critical importance of global cooperation, particularly in the domains of health promotion and communication, addressing the issue of financial sustainability through robust mechanisms of economic and social regulation. It also explores the emerging opportunities brought about by e-health, evidence-based data, and artificial intelligence, while critically examining the issue of patient rights. This book is a valuable resource for students and researchers in bioethics, public health, and medical sociology, as well as for policy-makers in the field. Its comprehensive coverage and analytical approach make it an essential read for anyone interested in understanding and addressing the complex challenges associated with ensuring universal healthcare access and quality.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032138800