Juggling with the norms: Everyday practice in an emergency service in Niger

Eric Komlavi Hahonou

Juggling with the norms: Everyday practice in an emergency service in Niger

International Development Research Group

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Abstract

The chapter investigates the inhospitality of Nigerien hospitals. Based on participant observation with the National Hospital of Niamey, the author describes the daily functioning of the emergency services. He points out the crucial role played by the patients' attendants in oiling the functioning of health facilities and the provision of care. The article explores how medical staff interact with patients and how they both contribute in producing the practical norms that shape the functioning of the emergency service.

Originalsprog	Engelsk
Titel	Real governance and practical norms in Sub-Saharan Africa : The game of the rules
Redaktører	Tom De Herdt, Jean-Pierre Olivier de Sardan
Antal sider	19
Udgivelsessted	Abingdon
Forlag	Routledge
Publikationsdato	2015
Sider	123-141
Kapitel	5
ISBN (Trykt)	978-1-13-885258-7
Status	Udgivet - 2015

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Juggling with the norms: Everyday practice in an emergency service in Niger. / Hahonou, Eric Komlavi.
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Publikation: Bidrag til bog/antologi/rapport › Bidrag til bog/antologi › Forskning › peer review

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