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Examining Trust In Healthcare A Multidisciplinary Perspective

Ivaylo Vassilev · 2010

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Incorporating sociological, psychological and philosophical approaches, this book examines notions of trust in the self, others and systems in the field of healthcare. The text explores: -Rational and emotional aspects of trust. -Power balances between the patient and healthcare professional. -Historical crises of trust in healthcare, the impacts and the lessons learned. -Means of strengthening public trust in the healthcare system and its workforce. Distinctive in its breadth and coverage, Examining Trust in Healthcare provides a multidisciplinary perspective of a key element of patient care. This makes the book fundamental reading for students, academics and professionals across all branches of healthcare, as well as an important resource for those with professional and academic interests in the psychology and sociology of health. --Book Jacket.

Book details

Year
2010
Language
English
Publisher
Palgrave MacMillan
Editions
1
Pages
226
ISBN
9780230537910

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