Modified Population-to-Physician Ratio Method to Project Future Physician Requirement in Thailand


 
Language:

English

Authors:

Sirikanokwilai N, Wibulpolprasert S, Pengpaiboon P

Series/Journal Title:

Human Resources Development Journal

Volume:

2

Issue:

3

Pages:

14

Description:

Imbalance in the cadre mix, number, distribution, and quality of health personnel are major concerns for health planners and policy makers. Many methods were developed and used to project future supply and requirement for health personnel. This paper modified the population-to-physician ratio method, by taking into account the specific characteristics of the Thai health care system, and of the future economic scenarios to project requirements of Thai physicians over the next twenty-five years. [from abstract]

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Geographic Focus

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