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Health and social care for the elderly people in Sweden
 — implications for policy in the United States
Author(s)Larry C Mullins
Journal titleAgeing and Society, vol 6, part 2, June 1986
Pagespp 197-207
KeywordsServices ; Health services ; Social policy ; Sweden.
AnnotationThrough a descriptive and analytical account of recent trends in the care of elderly people in Sweden, a number of lessons are indicated for America and countries with similar health and social welfare arrangements. Clarity of objectives within a 'normalising' framework; sound organisational arrangements based on small local areas; effective knowledge of services by consumers and cost-effective provision are factors identified as significant. (KJ).
Accession NumberCPA-930616014 A
ClassmarkI: L: TM2: 76P

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