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This important book uses empirical evidence to explore the concept of public trust in health systems.
In doing so, it provides a comprehensive contemporary explanation of public trust, how it affects health systems and how it can be nurtured and maintained as an integral component of health system governance.

Contents:

Introduction
Part 1: Why Do We Care about Public Trust in the Health System?
1. What Are the Basics of Trust?
2. Three Health System Examples:
Part 2: What Is Public Trust in the Health System?
3. Where Does Public Trust Develop?
4. What Makes Public Trust?
5. What Are the Effects of Public Trust?
6. What Frames Public Trust?
Part 3: How Can We Foster Public Trust in the Health System?
7. What Governance and Policy Actions Can Foster Public Trust?
8. What Communication Strategy Can Foster Public Trust?
9. How Can We Quantify Public Trust?
10. Conclusion