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Description for Global Health
Paperback. A concise introduction to the contexts, theories and practicalities of health provision in a globalised world. Editor(s): McKimm, Judy; Nicholson, Brian; Allen, Ann. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). .
The concept of global health has moved on from focusing on the problems of the developing world to encompass health problems with global impact. Global health issues impact daily on local healthcare delivery and professional practice. This illuminating guide for healthcare students and practitioners introduces the major themes, challenges and debates relevant to global health that will equip the reader with the knowledge and skills required to thrive in this multi-faceted area of practice. Key features Puts global health in context considering key issues including health inequalities, human ... Read more
The concept of global health has moved on from focusing on the problems of the developing world to encompass health problems with global impact. Global health issues impact daily on local healthcare delivery and professional practice. This illuminating guide for healthcare students and practitioners introduces the major themes, challenges and debates relevant to global health that will equip the reader with the knowledge and skills required to thrive in this multi-faceted area of practice. Key features Puts global health in context considering key issues including health inequalities, human ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
264
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
468g
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781446282502
SKU
V9781446282502
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-2
About Brian Nicholson
Brian D Nicholson is a General Practitioner and Clinical Fellow based at the Nuffield Department for Primary Care Health Sciences at the University of Oxford. Judy McKimm is Director of Strategic Educational Development and Professor of Medical Education at Swansea University, working internationally in health and workforce management, health professions' education and leadership. Ann K. ... Read more
Reviews for Global Health
This is an authoritative text-book on global health for those studying health and healthcare. It provides guidance on the global context of healthcare, global health issues and their influence on practice. It will be a useful and accessible introduction for undergraduate healthcare students and those studying healthcare management at masters level. -Pat Perry, Edinburgh Napier University ... Read more