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Health sector structures: The case of Poland

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  • Sokolowska, Magdalena
  • Moskalewicz, Bozena

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A 'portrait' of the health system in Poland is presented in the context of Polish historical, political, cultural and socio-economical developments. As a sensitive indicator of overall societal functioning, the health system suffers from the grave systemic pathologies which are reflected in petrified, rigid structures, a continuous underfinancing and underinvestment, and a lack of adequate information. It is argued that: (1) several problems of the Polish health system are characteristic of industrialized countries; (2) the National Health Care in Poland bears more responsibilities than the National Health Care in Britain; (3) the Polish health system deserves special appreciation for its desperate coping in the most difficult situation.

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  • Sokolowska, Magdalena & Moskalewicz, Bozena, 1987. "Health sector structures: The case of Poland," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 24(9), pages 763-775, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:24:y:1987:i:9:p:763-775
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