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1Theresa Brown is a hospice nurse and a frequent contributor to the New York Times, as well as the author of The Shift: One Nurse, Twelve Hours, Four Patients' Lives (Algonquin Books, 2015). Contact author: theresabrownrn@gmail.com. The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
The American Journal of Nursing
|October 26, 2018
Summary
This book explores international healthcare models to identify potential improvements for the American system. It examines how other nations deliver healthcare and what lessons can be learned.
Area of Science:
- Health Policy
- Comparative Health Systems
- Public Health
Background:
- The United States faces ongoing challenges in its healthcare system.
- Understanding diverse international healthcare models is crucial for reform discussions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze and compare healthcare systems in other developed nations.
- To identify potential strategies and lessons applicable to improving American healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Journalistic investigation and comparative analysis of international healthcare policies.
- Interviews and on-the-ground reporting from various countries.
Main Results:
- Identified key differences in healthcare funding, access, and outcomes across nations.
- Highlighted successful elements in universal healthcare systems abroad.
Conclusions:
- Other countries offer valuable insights into achieving better healthcare access and affordability.
- Policy reforms in the U.S. could benefit from studying successful international models.