Prof. Masako Ii 1 (Japan) - Tokyo Development Learning Center
Prof. Masako Ii 1 (Japan) - Tokyo Development Learning Center
Prof. Masako Ii 1 (Japan) - Tokyo Development Learning Center
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Hospital-centrism: health systems built around<br />
hospitals and specialists<br />
For most of the 20 th century, hospitals, with<br />
their technology and sub-specialists have<br />
gained a pivotal role in most health systems<br />
throughout the world.<br />
Today, the disproportionate focus on hospitals<br />
and sub-specialization has become a major<br />
source of inefficiency and inequality.<br />
“ Primary Health Care: Now More Than Ever”, WHO (2008)<br />
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