Prevention in healthcare practice : an issue with rising importance
Author
Source
al-Kindy College Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 15, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad al-Kindi College of Medicine
Publication Date
2019-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Plentiful of healthcare practice is based on a disease/treatment approach rather than a prevention one.
That is, the predominant focus is on treating existing symptoms and conditions that bring the patient to healthcare setting.
There is no doubt about the significance of this approach for acute conditions, but there is some question whether this is the most efficient and effective way of distributing healthcare for increasing number of diseases and limited resources.
The evidences from everywhere have showed the profound cost benefit of prevention in healthcare practice.
Healthy community, therefore, is the ultimate aim in any health services planning.
The priority of care giver is shifted now to promote health and prevent disease in any stage (susceptible, subclinical, clinical and recovery/disability) before death, and in all situations, as health status cannot remain constant for an individual, family, community or country over a period of time.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abd al-Rahim, Yusuf. 2019. Prevention in healthcare practice : an issue with rising importance. al-Kindy College Medical Journal،Vol. 15, no. 2, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-945796
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abd al-Rahim, Yusuf. Prevention in healthcare practice : an issue with rising importance. al-Kindy College Medical Journal Vol. 15, no. 2 (2019), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-945796
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abd al-Rahim, Yusuf. Prevention in healthcare practice : an issue with rising importance. al-Kindy College Medical Journal. 2019. Vol. 15, no. 2, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-945796
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 2-3
Record ID
BIM-945796