Private obstetric practice in a public hospital: mythical trust in obstetric care

• From: Department for International Development
• Published: 12 September 2006

• Country: Thailand
• Document Type: Journal Article
• Theme: Health
• Authors: Gilson, L., Riewpaiboona, W., Chuengsatiansupc, K., Tangcharoensathien, V.

Abstract

There is evidence to suggest the decline of trusting relationships in modern healthcare systems. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the role of trust in medical transactions in Thailand, using obstetric care as a tracer service. The paper proposes an explanatory framework of trust for further investigation in other healthcare settings.

Citation

Social Science and Medicine (2005) 61 (7) 1408-1417 [doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2004.11.075]

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Private obstetric practice in a public hospital: mythical trust in obstetric care

Published 12 September 2006