Scarcity of Healthcare professionals especially Doctors and Nurses is a worldwide phenomenon. On one hand demographic factors like population growth is bringing problems with it for example the demand of more healthcare, on the other hand the ageing population also comes up with age related diseases like Alzheimer’s and Dementia. If Health Technology fails to develop further, it is obvious that we will have to face difficult challenges in the future.
To meet the demand of more healthcare professionals, countries like the UK are very dependent on foreign countries that supply such people, like nurses from some East Asian countries. The scarcity of Healthcare Professionals is also a big problem for developing countries. Population growth and ageing not only generates the scarcity of health professionals but also brings the need to expand health infrastructures. For example, the healthcare institutions and health workforce that exist today were designed when the size of population was lower. So, today with higher growth of population, the expansion of health-infrastructures as well as health personnel is vital to meet the demand and to maintain the quality of healthcare.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Summary of Main Findings
- Introduction
- Immigration in the UK
- Scarcity in UK Health Sector
- Direct Cost of Recruitment
- Higher Competition
- Pressure on Labour Market
- GDP based outcome measurement not logical
- Other Implications
- Benefits
- The Opportunity Cost
- Demographic Factors
- Cost Saving
- Perfect Complements
- Positive Societal Acceptance
- International Friendship and Poverty Reduction
- Situation in other industrialized countries
- Ethical Issues
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This report explores the economic implications of recruiting nurses and doctors from abroad to address the scarcity of healthcare professionals in the UK. The report examines both the costs and benefits associated with this practice, considering the wider impact on the UK's economy, society, and healthcare system.- Economic Impact of International Recruitment of Healthcare Professionals
- Scarcity of Healthcare Professionals in the UK
- Costs and Benefits of International Recruitment
- Ethical Considerations of Brain Drain
- Sustainable Solutions to Healthcare Workforce Shortages
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- The report begins with a summary of its main findings, highlighting the global nature of the healthcare professional shortage and the UK's reliance on immigration to fill these gaps.
- The following chapters delve into the details of immigration in the UK, outlining the specific challenges faced by the UK healthcare sector in terms of workforce scarcity.
- The report then analyzes the costs associated with recruiting healthcare professionals from abroad, considering factors such as direct recruitment costs, increased competition for jobs, and the impact on the overall labour market.
- The report then examines the benefits of international recruitment, exploring the potential for increased tax revenue, reduced waiting times for patients, and the positive societal impact of cultural exchange.
- The report then concludes with a discussion of ethical considerations surrounding the recruitment of healthcare professionals from developing countries, emphasizing the need for a sustainable approach to address the healthcare workforce shortage.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The report focuses on the economic impact of international recruitment of healthcare professionals, particularly nurses and doctors. It examines the costs and benefits associated with this practice, including direct recruitment costs, competition for jobs, and the impact on the labour market. The report also explores the ethical implications of brain drain and the need for sustainable solutions to address the healthcare workforce shortage. Key terms include: immigration, healthcare workforce, cost-benefit analysis, brain drain, ethical considerations, sustainable solutions.- Quote paper
- Bikal Dhungel (Author), 2014, Recruitment of Health Professionals from Abroad, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/283906
