Singapore's Ageing Population: Managing Healthcare and End-of-Life Decisions
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Author Description
A rapidly ageing population is the most significant demographic issue confronting Singapore in our lifetime. This has created new and increasing demands on Singapores healthcare system and on the families of the older adults. The challenge is in providing a system of care that is humane, effective and sustainable financially. This requires coordination between state funded providers, the family and the community. This book offers a multi-disciplinary perspective by researchers from various disciplines such as medicine, sociology, anthropology and law on managing healthcare and end of life decisions in Singapore. Providing information and suggestions for better policy formulation towards the aged this book is an invaluable resource for policy makers, service practitioners and scholars working on Asian gerontology and health and social policy more generally
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the systemic challenges and policy requirements for managing the healthcare and end-of-life needs of Singapore's rapidly aging population. The author, Wing-Cheong Chan, compiles a multi-disciplinary analysis involving experts from medicine, sociology, anthropology, and law to address the sustainability of care systems. By examining the intersection of state-funded services, family responsibilities, and community support, the text provides a framework for evaluating how Singapore can maintain a humane and effective approach to geriatric care.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of demographic shifts and their impact on Singapore's healthcare infrastructure.
- Multi-disciplinary perspectives on the legal and ethical dimensions of end-of-life decision-making.
- Evaluation of the roles played by state providers, families, and community organizations in elderly care.
- Policy recommendations aimed at improving the sustainability and efficacy of geriatric social services.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and scholars in Asian gerontology recognize this work as a comprehensive resource for understanding the specific socio-political landscape of aging in Singapore. Practitioners and policy makers frequently cite the text for its balanced approach to integrating clinical, legal, and social perspectives on long-term care management.
Page Count:
222
Publication Date:
2011-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge
ISBN-10:
0203817028
ISBN-13:
9780203817025
Social Science
Decision Making
Long-Term Care
Sociology
Medical care
Terminally Ill
Gerontology
Health Services
Organization & Administration
Older people
Methods
Healthcare
Aged
Singapore
Public Policy
Community Tags
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