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Private health care.

M W Uplekar1

  • 1The Foundation for Research in Community Health, Worli, Mumbai, India.

Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|September 6, 2000
PubMed
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The private sector plays a significant role in global health care, especially in low and middle-income countries. This paper examines the expanding influence of private health care and its implications.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Economics
  • Health Policy

Background:

  • International efforts are reducing state involvement in healthcare.
  • Private finance constitutes a major part of health expenditure in many low and middle-income countries.
  • Private healthcare is widespread, accessible, and economically significant.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of private healthcare provision.
  • To discuss the role and implications of the private sector in global health.
  • To explore key issues and concerns related to private healthcare.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and conceptual analysis.
  • Discussion of privatization concepts in healthcare systems.
  • Case studies on tuberculosis and coronary heart disease.

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Main Results:

  • The private sector's role in healthcare is rapidly increasing globally.
  • There is a notable lack of research on private healthcare in low and middle-income countries.
  • Private healthcare presents both opportunities and challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Distinguishing between healthcare as a public good versus a market commodity is crucial.
  • The paper raises critical questions about the future of private healthcare.
  • Further research is needed, particularly in resource-limited settings.