Author(s): Varghese Thomas
Journal: Calicut Medical Journal
ISSN 0972-9518
Volume: 7;
Issue: 1;
Start page: e1;
Date: 2009;
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ABSTRACT
Freedom of speech, freedom of movement, freedom to work and the right to enjoy a healthy life are enshrined in the constitutionsof most of the countries as fundamental rights of its citizens. However this freedom does not always guarantee enjoyment of good health for the poor citizens of many countries includingIndia. The developed countries have in place many systems by which health care is provided to their needy citizens. It may bestate owned health care delivery as in the case of NHS in UK or managed care services offered by health insurance firms as in the US.These systems, though it may have distinct disadvantages, serve to cater to the health needs of their people to a reasonable extent. Itmay be noted that even developed countries are shying away from supporting health care delivery by public sector.
Journal: Calicut Medical Journal
ISSN 0972-9518
Volume: 7;
Issue: 1;
Start page: e1;
Date: 2009;
VIEW PDF
DOWNLOAD PDF Original pageABSTRACT
Freedom of speech, freedom of movement, freedom to work and the right to enjoy a healthy life are enshrined in the constitutionsof most of the countries as fundamental rights of its citizens. However this freedom does not always guarantee enjoyment of good health for the poor citizens of many countries includingIndia. The developed countries have in place many systems by which health care is provided to their needy citizens. It may bestate owned health care delivery as in the case of NHS in UK or managed care services offered by health insurance firms as in the US.These systems, though it may have distinct disadvantages, serve to cater to the health needs of their people to a reasonable extent. Itmay be noted that even developed countries are shying away from supporting health care delivery by public sector.
