Private obstetric practice in a public hospital: mythical trust in obstetric care

From:
Department for International Development
Published
12 September 2006
Country:
Thailand
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Gilson, L., Riewpaiboona, W., Chuengsatiansupc, K., Tangcharoensathien, V.

Abstract

There is evidence to suggest the decline of trusting relationships in modern healthcare systems. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the role of trust in medical transactions in Thailand, using obstetric care as a tracer service. The paper proposes an explanatory framework of trust for further investigation in other healthcare settings.

Citation

Social Science and Medicine (2005) 61 (7) 1408-1417 [doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2004.11.075]

Private obstetric practice in a public hospital: mythical trust in obstetric care

Published 12 September 2006
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