Quality of health and care services in the EU

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Authors

Hans Dubois

Abstract

Public services are essential for achieving high levels of social protection, social cohesion and social inclusion. However, to be effective in this regard, services must be of good quality and they must be equally accessible to the broadest possible range of citizens. Care services in particular represent a key component of social protection for EU citizens, improving quality of life and access to education and employment. This report reveals citizens’ perceptions of quality in healthcare, long-term care and childcare, and compares them between countries, groups in society and the receivers of care and indirect service users.

Quality of health and care services in the EU

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Executive summary

Quality of health and care services in the EU - Executive summary

The report examines the use, access to and perceptions of quality in relation to health services (primary care and hospital services), long-term care and childcare across the European Union. These public services are important for managing care responsibilities, enabling participation in employment...

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Eurofound

Quality of health and care services in the EU - Executive summary

English (110.78 KB - PDF)

Number of pages: 76

Reference nº: EF18034

ISBN: 978-92-897-1886-8

Catalogue nº: TJ-04-19-471-EN-N

DOI: 10.2806/5643

Permalink: eurofound.link/ef18034

Quality of health and care services in the EU - Executive summary

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