Ethics, medicine and economics: integration in  a hospital environment

Griffiths, Max M J; Dunlop, Ian T

doi:10.5694/j.1326-5377.2002.tb04380.x

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Rapid and radical change in almost every facet of society has brought in its wake community anxiety, suspicion and hostility. Current examples in Australia include the impact of globalisation, the introduction of the goods and services tax, and the actions of the banks in phasing out local branches.

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