Whose Standards?

The author puts forward a theoretical framework for understanding consumerism in health care and its relation to professionalism. She explains why consumers and professionals may intuitively perceive some standards as lower or higher than others, and gives examples of good and bad practice.

List of contents

Interests and ideologies; consumerists; consumerists' and consumers' standards; autonomy and therapeutic benefits; respect; support; information; control; choice; decision making; standards and specifications; conclusion.

Product details

• Authors: Williamson, Charlotte Williamson
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.1992
• Dimensions: 137 mm x 216 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 250 g
• Series: Developing Teachers and Teachi
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration