The Looming Crisis in the Health Workforce
How Can OECD Countries Respond?
In a world which is already characterised by significant international migration of health workers, OECD countries face a challenge in responding to the growing demand for doctors and nurses over the next 20 years. This book provides new information on the migration of health workers and migration policies and identifies possible ways forward. It is the main outcome of a joint OECD-WHO project on the management of health-related human resources and international migration.
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Better Use and Mobilisation of Workforce Skills
Chapter 3 reviews other health workforce policies aiming at an efficient use of the available health resources. A better use and mobilisation of available health workforce skills is possible through a portfolio of policies, including: improving retention, enhancing integration, developing more efficient skill mix, and improving productivity.
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