Universal health coverage and litigation in Latin America

Iunes, Roberto; Cubillos-Turriago, Leonardo; Escobar, Maria-Luisa

Universal health coverage and litigation in Latin America (English)

Abstract

In recent years, several middle-income Latin American countries have seen a steep increase in the number of cases litigating access to curative services and inputs. A renewed judicial approach to the enforcement of the right to health, the expansion of... See More +

Author Iunes, Roberto; Cubillos-Turriago, Leonardo; Escobar, Maria-Luisa;
Document Date 2012/07/01
Document Type Brief;
Report Number 72688
Volume No 1
Total Volume(s) 1
Country Latin America;
Region Latin America & Caribbean;
Disclosure Date 2012/09/19
Disclosure Status Disclosed
Doc Name Universal health coverage and litigation in Latin America
Keywords
knowledge and learning;judicial enforcement;impact on health;impact on health outcomes;health systems;list of services;essential services;human development index;human ... See More +
Language English
Topics Justice; Non-Communicable Disease and Injury; Human Rights; Health; Health Systems;
Historic Topics Law and Development; Health, Nutrition and Population; Communities and Human Settlements;
Historic SubTopics Human Rights; Judicial System Reform; Health Care Services Industry; Disease Control & Prevention; Health Systems Development & Reform;
Unit Owning Health Sector (LCSHH)
Series Name En breve ; no. 178
Version Type Final

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