The remuneration of nursing personnel: an international perspective

Health services have expanded in recent times because of scientific and technological developments, placing further pressure on budgets. Although health care provision remains a priority worldwide, there have been severe nursing staff shortages and growing disenchantment among the workforce, due to pay, job classification and career problems. This book provides case studies of Canada, Denmark, Egypt, France, Ghana, the Philippines, the United Kingdom and the United States preceded by an international comparison, highlighting issues crucial to policymaking.