P]rovides a useful compendium of miscellaneous information on a large number of countries, much of which is not usually available in English. Choice

The work is valuable in providing background for health statistics from different sources. As it shows common problems and widely varying approaches to solutions, it is a useful research tool for comparative studies. ARBA

The contributing authors provide basic information for starting to think about comparative issues in health care including system rationalization and managerial efficiency; the...