Primary health care oriented systems, for whom, why and how

4 Jun

Health systems are social products, and as such they cannot being invented. They are expression of the final election between “freedom” and “equity”. Freedom means that each person may select and pay for the needed health services. Equity means solidarity, to help those in need even at the cost that are fit. Only the USA lacks an universal public health system; but countries as Germany, Japan and Switzerland, and others also favours “freedom”. “Equity” is important in countries like Denmark, Spain and the UK, and others, where primary health care is important.

  • Primary health care oriented systems, for whom, why and how. Gérvas J. In: A symposium celebrating the scientific and policy legacy of Bárbara Starfield. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. May 10th 2012. Download English text here.