Objective. To determine whether the Appropriateness Evaluation Protocol (AEP) is reliable in Turkey. Methods. Three reviewers, two physicians and one nurse each reviewed 196 patient-days concurrently by using the AEP at ...

The practice of making informal payments in the health sector is common in a number of countries. It has become an important policy issue around the world. These payments can jeopardize governments' attempts to improve ...

The Alma-Ata Declaration has long been regarded as a watershed in the health policy arena. The global goal of the World Health Organization, 'Health for All by the Year 2000' through primary health care, has attracted many ...