Can a Health Care Market Be Moral?

Explore the intricate relationship between ethics and health care in "Can a Health Care Market Be Moral?" by Mary J. McDonough, published by Georgetown University Press in 2007. This thought-provoking book spans 272 pages and delves into Catholic social teachings, drawing insights from influential figures such as St. Augustine and Pope John Paul II. McDonough critically examines global health system successes and failures, analyzing market-driven approaches to health care as proposed by renowned economists including Milton Friedman, Regina Herzlinger, Mark Pauly, and Alain Enthoven. Ideal for those interested in the intersections of ethics, health care, and Catholicism in the United States, this book provides a comprehensive assessment of moral considerations in the health care sector. Engage with a compelling narrative that challenges conventional views and invites readers to reflect on the moral implications of health care markets.