Health services reform in Aotearoa New Zealand : a Christian perspective.

Health services reform in Aotearoa New Zealand : a Christian perspective. - Wellington, N.Z. : Joint Methodist-Presbyterian Public Questions Committee, 1999. - 20 p. ; 21 cm. - Joint Methodist Presbyterian Public Questions Committee occasional paper . - Joint Methodist Presbyterian Public Questions Committee occasional paper .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 19).

So, what does it mean to be human? -- Restructuring of health services -- International comparisons -- Christchurch Hospital and the Stent Report -- Escalating costs of health care and "rationing" -- What can be done? -- References.

Discusses the social implications of user pays within the health system. Includes list of discussion issues focusing on New Zealander's entitlement to health care, rationing of services, questions current minimum of funding for public funded health care / is it enough?, health care for those on low incomes and those affected by poverty. Challenges NZs national conscience "Love your neighbour as yourself."

0958374031 9780958374033

(nzNZBN)11281543 | zbn99037869


Health services administration--New Zealand
Health services administration--Religious aspects--Christianity
Health care reform--Religious aspects--Christianity
Health care reform--New Zealand

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