Systems thinking analyses for health policy and systems development : a Malaysian case study /

"Systems thinking has been applied to many specific health issues, but this book represents the first attempt to apply it to an entire heath system. Furthermore, this book recognises that health systems are open systems that mutually interact with other systems. The Ministry of Health, Malaysia...

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Corporate Author:	Cambridge University Press
Other Authors:	Martins, Jo. M., 1936- (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, N.Y. : Cambridge University Press, 2021.
Subjects:	Medical policy > Malaysia. Integrated delivery of health care > Malaysia. Medical care > Malaysia. Politique sanitaire > Malaisie. Prestation intégrée de soins > Malaisie. Soins médicaux > Malaisie. Integrated delivery of health care Medical care Medical policy Malaysia Electronic books.
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Summary:	"Systems thinking has been applied to many specific health issues, but this book represents the first attempt to apply it to an entire heath system. Furthermore, this book recognises that health systems are open systems that mutually interact with other systems. The Ministry of Health, Malaysia is proud to have participated actively with IIGH-UNU in the analytic process. It has been a highly beneficial mutual learning process. We have gained insights into critical elements in our past development, acquired better appreciation of our own strengths and limitations, and recognised opportunities to address the challenges we face"--
Physical Description:	1 online resource
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781108954846 1108954847 9781108960328 1108960324
DOI:	10.1017/9781108954846