Innovating in the public health sector : Republica /

Dr. Albert Viau has developed a national physician's assistant program to help solve the problem of rural health service delivery in Republica, a mountainous Central American country. However, his proposed solution has run into opposition from his colleagues and the health establishment. Viau p...

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Main Authors:	Dobel, J. Patrick (Author), Salm, Janet (Author), Lindenberg, Marc (Author), Sullivan, Terry (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : University of Washington, Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, 2012.
Series:	SAGE Knowledge. Cases.
Subjects:	Viau, Albert. Rural health services > Central America (Federal Republic) > Case studies. Medical care > Central America (Federal Republic) > Case studies. Medical care Rural health services Electronic books. Case Reports Case studies Case studies. Études de cas.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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Summary:	Dr. Albert Viau has developed a national physician's assistant program to help solve the problem of rural health service delivery in Republica, a mountainous Central American country. However, his proposed solution has run into opposition from his colleagues and the health establishment. Viau presented a paper outlining the idea in detail to the 32nd National Medical Congress. Many physicians reacted violently against the idea. The case ends with a decision point for Dr. Viau. He was convinced the idea was a helpful solution to the problem but wondered if he took the right course of action. What should he do now?
Item Description:	Originally Published InSullivan, T., & Dobel, J. P. (2012). Innovating in the public health sector: Republica. Seattle, WA: Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Washington.
Physical Description:	1 online resource : illustrations.
ISBN:	9781526484772 1526484773