I have chosen to focus here on how the issue of social inequalities in healthcare has become increasingly important in my career as a researcher in sociology with Inserm (French Institute for Health and Medical Research) in the face of the numerous obstacles and problems encountered as a result...
A current social issue in healthcare is the citing of patient data collection by medical practices via revenue cycle management problems. Patients are now responsible for a bigger portion when concerning their medical bills and payments. Providers are leaning towards offering preferred modes of payments...
improved pay, greater investment in frontline care, and better attention to the needs of an aging population -- so making sure that social care is in place, as well as necessary healthcare for elderly people."
the existence of affordable mobile devices and the ease of communication due to the growth of social media) it seems natural to investigate social media's impact on healthcare services. Furthermore, studies conducted worldwide show their benefits, both in terms of the patient, as well as the ...
Next, an ethical violation should be categorized as either a process issue or a regulatory issue. Remember, something can still be an unethical behavior even if it happens to be perfectly legal. For example, when a parent refuses to support a patient’s wishes, what is the clinic or hospita...
Access to Healthcare for People Living in Aotearoa with a Serious Mental Illness: A Social Justice IssueMCKELLAR, DIANNERODRIGUES, AGUSTILIAWhitireia Nursing & Health Journal
is not only a health issue but a social issue and postulate that it may increase social disparities within communities, between regions, and even across generations. Future research will be needed to examine these mechanisms and develop possible interventions to reduce health-related social inequality...
Residents of informal settlements face challenges such as lack of proper access to healthcare services; shortage of centers providing healthcare services; extreme poverty; unemployment; illiteracy and low education; gender discrimination; insufficient and poor diet; social exclusion; unhealthy living ...
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Health advocacy encompasses various concepts, levels, goals, and functions, serving as a crucial element in the pursuit of health promotion objectives. Advocacy initiatives can take place at the level of both “cases” and “causes”, aiming to safeguard the vulnerable through representational advocac...