{"product_id":"9781119508878","title":"World Health Systems","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWorld Health Systems\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eXiaoming Sun\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSocial Science \/ Disease \u0026amp; Health Issues\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour all-in-one companion for health personnel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWorld Health Systems\u003c\/i\u003e details different health systems, including their related health insurance and drug supply systems, in various parts of the world with both macro- and micro- perspectives. The book is arranged in five parts: the first part presents, from multidisciplinary perspectives, outlines of various health systems throughout the world, as well as current trends in the development and reform of world health systems. The second and third parts expound on the health systems in developed countries, discussing the government's role in the health service market and basic policies on medication administration and expenses, before analyzing the health systems of Britain, Canada, Australia, Sweden, Germany, France, Japan, Poland, USA, Singapore, Hongkong (China), and Taiwan (China).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe fourth and fifth parts discuss health systems in less developed countries and areas, typically the BRICS and other countries in Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Armenia, and Kyrghyzstan), Africa (Egypt, Morocco), Europe (Hungary, Czech Republic, and Bulgaria) and South America (Cuba, Chile, and Mexico), summarizing their past experiences, while making assessments of their current efforts to shed light on future developments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetails a variety of health systems throughout the world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompares their fundamental features and characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses their respective strengths and shortcomings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides insight from an author who holds multiple impressive titles in the health sector\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublic health professionals and academics alike will want to add \u003ci\u003eWorld Health Systems\u003c\/i\u003e to their library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eXIAOMING SUN\u003c\/b\u003e holds a PhD in Health Planning and Management from Keele University, UK. He was a Takemi Fellow at the Harvard School of Public Health, and Professor at Fudan University and Chief Physician at Zhongshan Hospital and the East Hospital, China. Dr. Sun has served as the Vice President of the Shanghai Medical Association, the Vice President of the Shanghai Medical Doctor Association, the Vice Chairman of the Chinese Medical Association General Practice Branch, and President of the Shanghai Community Health Association. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 December 2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781119508878\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1168\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44314250936460,"sku":"9781119508878","price":80.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119508878.jpg?v=1780202888","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781119508878","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}