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Author Archives: Tim Frendin
Posted inHealth, Magazine

Sustaining Health in the Era of Austerity

by Tim Frendin

Currently, medical and political corridors – nationally, internationally, but also locally – are filled with talk regarding sustainability of health systems. Individuals, communities and societies all wish to ensure that we have the best of access to appropriate and effective treatments, care locations and clinicians … while ensuring equity of access without inappropriate healthcare rationing. […]