The Social Organisation of Healthcare Work

This book presents an international snapshot of the social organisation of healthcare.

Papers describe major trends in healthcare in Australia, Canada, Finland, the Netherlands, South America, UK and the USA

Subjects addressed include new models of organisational governance, new medical technologies, and the promotion of private health insurance.

Highlights convergence and divergence across national and international contexts

Fosters links between organisational studies and medical sociology.

Points to new research directions and developments.