The SUS and the Brazilian`s right to health: a reading of its foundations, with emphasis in the universality of coverage

Authors

  • Elizabeth Nogueira de Andrade
  • Edson Oliveira Andrade

Abstract

This article discusses the issue of access to health services in Brazil, with emphasis on the universality of the assistance. It discusses the concepts of justice and health. It provides a brief discussion on health systems in the United States of America, France, England and Canada; conducts an
assessment of the Brazilian U n i f i e d Health System - SUS in their public and private aspects, and it describes the role of medical councils and medical institutions in ensuring access to health services.

Keywords:

Equity. Social justice. Health systems. Bioethics.

Author Biographies

Elizabeth Nogueira de Andrade

Médica, professora do curso de medicina da Universidade Federal do Amazonas, Manaus, Brasil, doutoranda em Bioética pela Universidade do Porto, Portugal.

Edson Oliveira Andrade

Médico, professor do curso de medicina da Universidade Federal do Amazonas, Manaus, Brasil, doutorando em Bioética pela Universidade do Porto, Portugal.
Vol. 18 No. 1 (2010): Revista Bioética

Published:

2010-06-11

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How to Cite

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Andrade EN de, Andrade EO. The SUS and the Brazilian`s right to health: a reading of its foundations, with emphasis in the universality of coverage. Rev. bioét.(Impr.). [Internet]. 2010 Jun. 11 [cited 2024 Nov. 23];18(1). Available from: https://revistabioetica.cfm.org.br./revista_bioetica/article/view/536