They subsidise non-profit organisations which provide mainly support and community service and are responsible for the organisation of services. Trend topwards limiting specialists' service to situations where it is requested, and to combine areas in qualifying education. A co-operative project in which caregivers can acquire their own entitlements to care by caring for others is currently under discussion. Municipalities must provide basic health care for residents. Social Welfare system bears the costs of treatment for low-income groups.
Private services are expensive, though supported by sickness insurance.
State government has a subsidiary role in the planning and implementation of health policy. Significant flat rate. In the public hospitals, the costs are included in the fees. If you want to obtain a good overview about the latest developments in Social Policy, Labour Market Policy and Industrial Relations in Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States, you can download the publications for free. Add new research Create personal PDF Click here to download or print your personal policy info selection in one PDF document Download the Brochure Click here to download or print our free online-publications .