The aim of this paper is to revise selected demographic and epidemiologic trends regarding European societies. Next paper focuses on the implications of the defined trends on health care financing and organizing. The discussion is based on the comparative analysis of international statistics...

The aim of this paper is to revise selected demographic and epidemiologic trends regarding European societies. Next paper focuses on the implications of the defined trends on health care financing and organizing. The discussion is based on the comparative analysis of international statistics...

Chronic diseases are currently the main cause of both disability and death worldwide. The heterogeneous group of diseases, including among others, cancers, cardiovascular illnesses, chronic respiratory conditions and diabetes, affect people of all ages and social classes. It is estimated that...

The mainstream economy poses the opinion that a competitive advantage lies in resources, and, consequently - in competences as well - being a share of a single company and remaining under its sole control. Recently, some researchers (e.g. Castaldo, 2007; Lavie, 2006) have revised that approach and...

The mainstream economy poses the opinion that a competitive advantage lies in resources, and, consequently - in competences as well - being a share of a single company and remaining under its sole control. Recently, some researchers (e.g. Castaldo, 2007; Lavie, 2006) have revised that approach and...

The objective of this paper is to identify the indicators of a quality management model for integrated healthcare settings in Poland. In order to elicit the items and clusters of quality management, a three-step methodology has been applied: a literature review, a Delphi study, and concept...