Solidarity and Justice in Health and Social Care

• Author(s): Ruud ter Meulen, Ruud H. J. Meulen,
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Pages: 224
• ISBN_10: 1107069807
  ISBN_13: 9781107069800
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Law / Medical Law & Legislation , Medical / Forensic Medicine , Medical / Health Care Delivery , Medical / Health Policy , Medical / Ethics , Political Science / Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare , Political Science / Public Policy / Social Policy , Political Science / Public Policy / Health Care , Social Science / Sociology / Marriage & Family , Social Science / Activism & Social Justice ,

Description:... In this timely book, Ruud ter Meulen argues that the current trend towards individual financial responsibility for health and social care should not be at the expense of the welfare of vulnerable and dependent individuals. Written with a multidisciplinary perspective, the book presents a new view of solidarity as a distinct concept from justice with respect to health and social care. It explains the importance of collective responsibility and takes the debate on access to healthcare beyond the usual framework of justice and rights. Academics from a range of backgrounds, including sociology, ethics, philosophy and policy studies will find new perspectives on solidarity and fresh ideas from other disciplines. Policymakers will better appreciate the contribution of family carers to the well-being of dependent and vulnerable people, and the importance of the support of solidarity in these types of care.