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What does the WHO define as stewardship in the context of health care?
What does the WHO define as stewardship in the context of health care?
- The regulation of healthcare marketing practices
- The promotion of individual healthcare choices
- The oversight of private healthcare systems
- The careful and responsible management of the well-being of the population (correct)
What term in economics refers to the indirect benefits provided by the provision of healthcare, such as vaccination?
What term in economics refers to the indirect benefits provided by the provision of healthcare, such as vaccination?
- Externalities (correct)
- Monopolies
- Tariffs
- Subsidies
Why do many national governments feel it is inappropriate to leave the provision of health care to the free market?
Why do many national governments feel it is inappropriate to leave the provision of health care to the free market?
- Healthcare demand is based on need, not just wants and ability to pay (correct)
- The free market is more efficient in providing healthcare services
- Government intervention causes inefficiencies in healthcare provision
- Healthcare providers are more responsive to market demands
What does stewardship demand from governments in guiding the health system?
What does stewardship demand from governments in guiding the health system?
Why is it important for government stewardship over health care to exist?
Why is it important for government stewardship over health care to exist?
What term in economics refers to the indirect benefits provided by the provision of healthcare, such as vaccination?
What term in economics refers to the indirect benefits provided by the provision of healthcare, such as vaccination?
Why do many national governments feel it is inappropriate to leave the provision of health care to the free market?
Why do many national governments feel it is inappropriate to leave the provision of health care to the free market?
What does stewardship demand from governments in guiding the health system?
What does stewardship demand from governments in guiding the health system?
What is the WHO's definition of stewardship in the context of health care?
What is the WHO's definition of stewardship in the context of health care?
Why is it important for government stewardship over health care to exist?
Why is it important for government stewardship over health care to exist?
