Maarten J. RutgersUmdenken im Gesundheitswesen

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Healthcare is very important to all of us. Costs increase continuously. Financing the system gives rise to concern. The nursing workforce crisis does not simplify things. Will the system be adjusted? And in which direction? Neoliberal market thinking dominates this discussion.

Umdenken im Gesundheitswesen (Rethinking healthcare) deals with the questions, problems and proposed solutions in the healthcare system. What is the state of our healthcare? Where are the problems? Do proposed solutions make sense? Are healthcare and markets a successful combination? What is the origin of our market thinking? How does it penetrate society? Healthcare quality seems to be forgotten. Which role play the healthcare stakeholders, doctors, nurses, organizations, industries? And above all, the patient?

Maarten Rutgers outlines the current state of our healthcare system, as well as the development of neoliberal market society. He shows that market thinking – which focuses mainly on financial and technological solutions – only has limited impact with small improvements in healthcare. Competition is sometimes more of a hindrance than an advantage. Cooperation seems to be the new standard. It looks promising!

His further analysis enables a better understanding of the arguments used in the current healthcare debate and of the different positions taken.

Our concept of illness or health requires a new way of thinking, as does our concept of man. There are enough starting points for a less technology-driven and more humane healthcare system. More comprehensive – human-centered – health concepts play an important role here. Involving the patient is central.

Umdenken im Gesundheitswesen (Rethinking healthcare)<>i> demonstrates how and where innovation has led to better results. Thinking differently paves the way for organizing a sustainable, affordable and more humane healthcare system. Exploring ideas and solutions from other countries provides food for thought!