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

Revista de Saúde Pública

José Duarte De Araújo¹ 

[1] ,Universidade Federal da Bahia Faculdade de Medicina Departamento de Medicina PreventivaSalvador Bahia ,Brasil

关键词: Health economics;    Insurance;    Medical assistance;    Assistência médica;    Economia;    Seguro de saúde;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0034-89101972000400002

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

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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