Healthcare in Post-Independence India: Kolkata and the Crisis of Private Healthcare Services

This book explores the development of private healthcare in post-Independence Kolkata,India,and the rapid expansion of private nursing homes and hospitals. It examines the complexities of the health care services in Kolkata,with special emphasis on the emergence,growth,role,and changing pattern of private health care organizations and the decline of public hospitals. It also investigates the linkages between market forces in health care and policies of the welfare state.

Format: Hardback
Length: 202 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate development of private healthcare in post-Independence Kolkata, India, offering a historical and sociological perspective. It explores the rapid expansion of private nursing homes and hospitals, examining the transformative shift of the entire health care sector towards a profit-driven commodity. The book sheds light on the complexities of healthcare services in Kolkata, particularly focusing on the emergence, growth, role, and evolving patterns of private health care organizations. It also examines the decline or degeneration of services provided by public hospitals.

Post-1947 India witnessed significant advancements in public health services, including vertical programs, primary health centers, family planning welfare programs, and community health volunteers. The author critically examines the challenges in establishing a comprehensive health service system and investigates the interplay between market forces and policies of the welfare state.

This book appeals to academics specializing in medical sociology, history of medicine, health, and development studies, as well as South Asian Studies. It provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of healthcare in India and its impact on society.

Weight: 560g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367762964