SUS: supply, access to and use of health services over the last 30 years

Significant changes have been witnessed in the Brazilian health system over the last 30 years. This article outlines trends in outpatient and hospital care, staffing, and health service use during this period. There was a significant expansion of the public health network, particularly of primary ca...

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Published in:	Ciência & saude coletiva Vol. 23; no. 6; pp. 1751 - 1762
Main Authors:	Viacava, Francisco, Oliveira, Ricardo Antunes Dantas de, Carvalho, Carolina de Campos, Laguardia, Josué, Bellido, Jaime Gregório
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English Portuguese
Published:	Brazil Associacao Brasileira de Pos-Graduacao em Saude Coletiva - ABRASCO 01.06.2018
Subjects:	Brazil Delivery of Health Care - organization & administration Delivery of Health Care - trends Health Personnel - trends Health Services - trends Health Services Accessibility - trends Humans National Health Programs - organization & administration National Health Programs - trends Primary Health Care - organization & administration Primary Health Care - trends Private Sector - trends Public Health - trends
ISSN:	1413-8123, 1678-4561, 1678-4561
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Summary:	Significant changes have been witnessed in the Brazilian health system over the last 30 years. This article outlines trends in outpatient and hospital care, staffing, and health service use during this period. There was a significant expansion of the public health network, particularly of primary care services, leading to improved access to consultations and a reduction in hospital admissions. However, there is a persistent shortage of health professionals in Brazil's public health system, particularly dentists. Despite improvements in coverage, the public system continues to face serious challenges, particularly with respect to funding, service provision, and its relationship with the private sector.
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ISSN:	1413-8123 1678-4561 1678-4561
DOI:	10.1590/1413-81232018236.06022018