Abstract
Singapore’s health system was ranked sixth in the world in the World Health Organization (WHO) report of 2000, Health Systems: Improving Performance (WHO, 2000). The WHO ranking implied that Singaporeans have access to a system that is highly effective in terms of contributing to low morbidity and mortality rates and high life expectancy; that the system is responsive in that it delivers on principles of choice, user-friendliness, and timely access to high-quality care and support services; and that funding is progressive with the existence of redistributive policies aimed at delivering equitable access to health services.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Health Care Systems in Europe and Asia |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis Inc. |
| Chapter | 9 |
| Pages | 150-166 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781136587221 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780203157992 |
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| Publication status | Published - 25 Jun 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
