Role of Culture in the Organization of Health Care Delivery Systems

2015 ◽  
pp. 69-88
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Delivery ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
Health Care Delivery Systems

Assessing the role of GPs in Nordic health care systems

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-135
Author(s):  
Randolph K. Quaye
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Delivery ◽  
Health Care Cost ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Care Systems ◽  
Health Care Delivery Systems

Purpose This paper examines the changing role of general practitioners (GPs) in Nordic countries of Sweden, Norway and Denmark. It aims to explore the “gate keeping” role of GPs in the face of current changes in the health care delivery systems in these countries. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from existing literature, interviews with GPs, hospital specialists and representatives of Danish regions and Norwegian Medical Association. Findings The paper contends that in all these changes, the position of the GPs in the medical division of labor has been strengthened, and patients now have increased and broadened access to choice. Research limitations/implications Health care cost and high cancer mortality rates have forced Nordic countries of Sweden, Norway and Denmark to rethink their health care systems. Several attempts have been made to reduce health care cost through market reform and by strenghtening the position of GPs. The evidence suggests that in Norway and Denmark, right incentives are in place to achieve this goal. Sweden is not far behind. The paper has limitations of a small sample size and an exclusive focus on GPs. Practical implications Anecdotal evidence suggests that physicians are becoming extremely unhappy. Understanding the changing status of primary care physicians will yield valuable information for assessing the effectiveness of Nordic health care delivery systems. Social implications This study has wider implications of how GPs see their role as potential gatekeepers in the Nordic health care systems. The role of GPs is changing as a result of recent health care reforms. Originality/value This paper contends that in Norway and Denmark, right incentives are in place to strengthen the position of GPs.

A Comparative Study of the Health Care Delivery Systems in the Indian Ocean: What can Comoros Islands Learn from Mauritius and Seychelles?

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 1236-1264
Author(s):  
Kassim Said Abasse ◽  
Muhammad Abbas ◽  
Kassim Said Mohamed ◽  
Mirza Muhammad Faran Ashraf Baig ◽  
Murad Habib ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Indian Ocean ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Health Care Delivery ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
The Indian Ocean ◽  
Health Care Delivery Systems

A Comparison of Organized and Traditional Health Care

2005 ◽  
Vol 44 (02) ◽  
pp. 273-277
Author(s):  
D. M. Lawrence
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Health Care Delivery ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
Traditional Health ◽  
Traditional Health Care ◽  
Care Systems ◽  
Health Care Delivery Systems

Summary Purpose: To compare organized and traditional health care delivery systems and their ability to meet several major challenges facing health care in the next 25 years. Approach: Analysis of traditional and organized health care systems based on a career spent in organized health care systems. Conclusions: The traditional health care system based on independent autonomous physicians is not able to meet the challenges of current healthcare. Stronger integration and coordination, i.e., organized health care delivery systems are required.

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