Social epidemiology and political economy: ICU as point of convergence
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 futu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Spanish |
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Universidad de Antioquia
2016-10-01
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| Series: | Iatreia |
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| Online Access: | http://aprendeenlinea.udea.edu.co/revistas/index.php/iatreia/article/view/26160/20782768 |
| Summary: | 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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| ISSN: | 0121-0793 2011-7965 |