In the late 1960s, American society entered a period of rapidly
accelerating social change. Certainty that U.S. vast scientific and
technical capability would be able to find solutions to all
problems began to turn to concern, as organizational efforts were
unable to keep pace with new developments in a variety of
areas.
The health field, with its focus on the well-being of
individuals, felt the impact of these changes particularly
strongly. Medicines became more focused on isolated health
practices, as the patient's needs were attended to within groups of
unrelated biological systems. The emerging thought represented in
this collection pushes for the perception of health as a right
rather than as something to be earned. It argues that deprivation
of life-saving and life-fulfilling opportunities to any populations
should not be tolerated. The editors also demand more awareness of
the implications of isolated health activities and make the case
for a comprehensive total health care system. Health is no longer
just a biological function; quality of life is also a concern.
First published in 1971 by administrators of health agencies,
teachers, and health personnel, this work presents perspectives on
problems and interpretations of forces and issues that are of
continuing importance to health administrators. The emphasis on the
need to focus on the whole patient rather than just their illness,
and on providing them with a good life, not just a disease free
one, is still as valid today as it was when this volume was
initially published.
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