Social epidemiology and political economy: ICU as point of convergence

Iatreia

Segura, Omar¹ 

[1] Salud Pública, Universidad Santo Tomas, Bogotá. Colombia;

关键词: Health Services Epidemiology;    Health Economics;    Intensive Care Unit;    Public Health;   

DOI  :  10.17533/udea.iatreia.v29n4a08

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

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.

【 授权许可】

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