title: [Effects of globalization of structure and function of public health service in Germany].
abstract: This essay discusses the effects of globalization on the German health care system. Globalization is regarded as a process to a "One-World-Society" without limits or borders to communication. Especially the economic effects of globalization are discussed, and the reduction of working places and wage levels in developed industrial societies, caused by globalization. Considering this development, it will not be possible to uphold present health care standards.
authors.affiliation: Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät, Universität Konstanz.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bauch
mesh_terms: D003363:Cost Control / Q000639:trends; D005544:Forecasting; D005858:Germany; D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000191:economics*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000191:economics*