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, financial sustainability, and patient rights. It is relevant to students and researchers in bioethics, public health, and medical sociology, as well as policy-makers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 188 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
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, providing a roadmap for governments worldwide to ensure the well-being of their citizens. Anchored in the philosophical belief that healthcare is an integral component of human dignity, the book goes beyond mere theory to offer practical guidance to policy-makers, grounded in public accountability and social responsiveness. Moreover, it underscores the critical importance of global cooperation, particularly in the domains of health promotion and communication, addressing the challenges of financial sustainability while proposing robust mechanisms of economic and social regulation.

The book explores the transformative potential of emerging technologies such as e-health, evidence-based data, and artificial intelligence, while also addressing the critical issue of patient rights. It appeals to a wide audience, including students and researchers in bioethics, public health, and medical sociology, as well as policy-makers actively engaged in shaping healthcare policies.

By examining the complex interplay between global development, healthcare systems, and societal values, this book offers valuable insights into the pursuit of universal healthcare and the promotion of health equity. It serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, and advocates alike, as they work towards creating a world where the right to basic healthcare is accessible to all, regardless of socio-economic status.

Weight: 370g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032193250