Health System and (In)Justice

Paper Summary:

This paper takes a look at the U.S. health policies and institutions, intended to treat the sick, take care of the people with disabilities and support the senior citizens. According to the paper, access to the health system is sometimes guaranteed for all citizens, and other times it depends on the contribution made to the health funds. The paper discusses how the quality of health services differ from person to person, depending on their socio-economic status and their personal features (such as race or sex).

From the Paper:

"Still, it is more than attitude involved here. The situations can be extremely varied, depending on many factors, from one place to another. In third world countries (and if we only think about the genital mutilation practices still existing in some African countries), or in places where the role of women is of little importance, or where the education is scarce, or where the resources are limited - to discuss about inequalities in health here would be almost redundant, since inequality is part of every aspect of life. Nonetheless, the health system is filled with injustices even in the developed countries, where, for example, the life expectancy is shortened by socioeconomic disadvantages. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Crombie, Iain K. et. al. - "Policies to Reduce Inequalities in Health in 13 Developed Countries", March 2005, http://www.phis.org.uk/pdf.pl?file=pdf/inequalities% 20summary.pdf, retrieved at May 3, 2006
• Furler, John et. al - "UK Health Inequalities. The Class System is Alive and Well", 2004, http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/181_10_151104/letters_151104-12.html, retrieved at May 3, 2006

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