Choice of healthcare provider following reform in Vietnam

作者: Nguyen Thi Bich Thuan , Curt Lofgren , Lars Lindholm , Nguyen Thi Kim Chuc

DOI: 10.1186/1472-6963-8-162

关键词: Economic growthHealth carePovertyHealth care reformDeveloping countryHealth administrationHealth economicsMedicineNursingNursing researchHealth informatics

摘要: Background In Vietnam, the health-sector reforms since 1989 have lead to a rapid increase in out-of-pocket expenses. This paper examines choice of medical provider and household healthcare expenditure for different providers rural district Vietnam following reform.

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