Social epidemiology and political economy: ICU as point of convergence

Autor: Segura, Omar
Jazyk: Spanish; Castilian
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Iatreia, Vol 29, Iss 4, Pp 470-477 (2016)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0121-0793
2011-7965
DOI: 10.17533/udea.iatreia.v29n4a08
Popis: Questions around epidemiology, economics and critical care are often in the mind of almost any healthcare professional. However, it is seldom realized that epidemiology and economy may converge -in spite of being apparently separated fields of study- in order to explain the present situation or future trends of a hospital or public health service. This essay briefly depicts how social epidemiology and political economy have developed and how both academic activities may find a common ground about the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), particularly to pose questions, to create possible research lines and feasible alternatives towards more efficient, effective and humane health services.
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