Public and Private Sector Relationship in Health Systems and Modern Greek Reality

International Journal of Caring Sciences

关键词: privatization;    public-private partnerships;    financing;    health system re-planning;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Introduction: The relationship between public and private sectors is a core characteristic of the way healthsystems function nowadays globally. At the same time, privatizations seem to have become an important economicfactor.Aim: The aim of the present study was: to examine the relationship between the public and the private sector inhealth systems, to review the relevant international experience, and investigate the possibility of implementingprivatizations in the Greek Health System.Conclusions: International experience demonstrates that mass privatization programs can lead to the depreciationof public health systems and also to the conversion of health to a marketable commodity. This can have an impacton the quality of health services, and it can also influence workers’ rights, and increase insurance costs. In Greece,there is a public demand for a public health system, full-scale primary health care services, and the total replanningof hospitals with: full financing, appropriate staffing, and high quality health services for all.

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