A values‐based health system

We do not have a health system with collaboratively oriented values. Reforms that former prime minister Kevin Rudd initiated, which are now Prime Minister Julia Gillard's to prosecute, do not support such a health system. Reformers have consistently ignored present and potential values. A plan...

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Published in:	Medical journal of Australia Vol. 194; no. 5; pp. 259 - 262
Main Authors:	Braithwaite, Jeffrey, Skinner, Clare A, Döéry, Mei Ling
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Australia 07.03.2011
Subjects:	Australia Delivery of Health Care - organization & administration Delivery of Health Care - trends Health Care Reform Health Policy Health Promotion Health services administration Humans Leadership Social Values Australia
ISSN:	0025-729X, 1326-5377, 1326-5377
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Summary:	We do not have a health system with collaboratively oriented values. Reforms that former prime minister Kevin Rudd initiated, which are now Prime Minister Julia Gillard's to prosecute, do not support such a health system. Reformers have consistently ignored present and potential values. A plan for reform of the health system must take into account differing stakeholders’ objectives and values and incorporate new values. This requires an agreement by stakeholders to embrace the common good. It will also need strong leadership and a willingness to embrace fundamental change.
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ISSN:	0025-729X 1326-5377 1326-5377
DOI:	10.5694/j.1326-5377.2011.tb02960.x