The economics of medical technology

• Other Authors: Bolin, Kristian, Kaestner, Robert
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley, U.K. : Emerald, 2012.
• Series: Advances in health economics and health services research ; v. 23.
• Subjects: Medical technology > Economic aspects.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781781901298
• ISSN: 0731-2199 ;
• Physical Description: 1 online zdroj (xi, 198 p.) : ill.

Medical technology broadly defined to include all aspects of the process of treating disease (e.g., pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and surgical procedures) is profoundly important for individual health and, consequently, also for general welfare. Advances in medical technology convey the prospect...