This textbook, written by Kieran Walshe and Judith Smith, covers essential topics in healthcare management. It is intended for healthcare professionals, managers, and students who want to gain insight into health systems, policy, and organization.
Description
This book offers an evidence-based and accessible overview of healthcare management. It covers international structures and services, including mental healthcare, acute care, primary care, and integrated care. In addition, the authors discuss the allocation of resources, health technologies, innovation, and health policy at a global level. It also addresses patient and public participation, governance, and performance management.
The third edition has been thoroughly revised with new chapters, case studies, and learning activities to encourage application in practice. This book therefore supports research and policy development in health policy and management.
Product specifications
- Author: Kieran Walshe
- Publisher: Open University Press
- Publication date: 2016-08-16
- Number of pages: 512
- ISBN: 9780335263523
- Theme: Public health and preventive medicine
- BISAC: MEDICAL / Public Health
About the author
Kieran Walshe is Professor of Health Policy and Management with more than 25 years of experience in research into healthcare. He leads the Health Management group at Manchester Business School, UK.
Judith Smith is a healthcare research and policy analyst with over 20 years of experience and is Professor of Health Policy and Management at the University of Birmingham, UK.