The right to medical care and its economic consequences: an American dilemma


Autoria(s): Araújo,José Duarte de
Data(s)

01/12/1972

Resumo

The concepts of "rights" and of "right to health care" including its evolution in modern times are discussed. The consequences of implementing this right are discussed in economic terms, regarding the situation in the United States of America. A discussion is also included on the limitations of the role of Health Insurance as a measure to solve the problem of providing health care for all individuals.

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Identificador

http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-89101972000400002

Idioma(s)

en

Publicador

Faculdade de Saúde Pública da Universidade de São Paulo

Fonte

Revista de Saúde Pública v.6 n.4 1972

Palavras-Chave #Health economics #Insurance/health #Medical assistance
Tipo

journal article