Mechanic, David, 1936-
The truth about health care why reform is not working in America / [electronic resource] : David Mechanic. - New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, c2006. - xi, 228 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Critical issues in health and medicine . - Critical issues in health and medicine. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-210) and index.
Is reform possible?: the need for change and forces against it -- What is disease and what should we treat? -- Saving lives individually or in populations -- The murky challenge of mental health -- The activated patient and the doctors' dilemma -- The neglect of long-term care -- The quest for quality -- Setting fair limits -- Restoring trust in the health system -- The challenge of change -- Steps in our health future.
Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2009.
Available via World Wide Web.
Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.
DNLM
Health care reform.
Medical policy.
Electronic books.
RA395.A3 / M4184 2006eb
362.1/0425
The truth about health care why reform is not working in America / [electronic resource] : David Mechanic. - New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, c2006. - xi, 228 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Critical issues in health and medicine . - Critical issues in health and medicine. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-210) and index.
Is reform possible?: the need for change and forces against it -- What is disease and what should we treat? -- Saving lives individually or in populations -- The murky challenge of mental health -- The activated patient and the doctors' dilemma -- The neglect of long-term care -- The quest for quality -- Setting fair limits -- Restoring trust in the health system -- The challenge of change -- Steps in our health future.
Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2009.
Available via World Wide Web.
Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.
DNLM
Health care reform.
Medical policy.
Electronic books.
RA395.A3 / M4184 2006eb
362.1/0425