Heal+h cheque
Subtitle: the truth we should all know about New Zealand's public health system
By: Gareth Morgan & Geoff Simmons ; with John McCrystal.
Contributors: Simmons, Geoff.; McCrystal, John.
Publisher: Public Interest Publishing
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Auckland, N.Z
Language: eng
Number of pages: 275
ISBN-13: 9780986457418
Subjects: Health services administration -- New Zealand; Public health administration -- New Zealand; Medical care -- New Zealand; Health care reform -- New Zealand; Equality -- Health aspects -- New Zealand; Health services accessibility -- New Zealand; Health status indicators -- New Zealand; Public health -- New Zealand; Medical policy -- New Zealand
Other titles: Health cheque; Heal+h check; Health check
Description: From interviews with those working in the sector through to a detailed examination of the latest major review of the system known as the Horn Report, Morgan and Simmons go behind the scenes of the New Zealand public health system and bring clarity to the issues that need to be addressed if crisis is to be avoided. The book explores the consequences of ongoing avoidance of the tough calls on rationing and prioritisation. It considers how many New Zealanders are already suffering or missing out from health care because of ad-hoc interventions in response to pressure groups. Co-authored with former Treasury analyst Geoff Simmons, and written in Morgan's frank style, this book takes no prisoners as it explores which patients and treatments need to be given priority.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p.[261]-275).