Economic culture and service delivery.
The current perception held by many persons about health care has been affected by a neo-liberal economic philosophy. This outlook, however, is built on a premise that is treated as passé by much of contemporary philosophy. A new economic viewpoint--based on community solidarity--that changes how health care is conceptualized and evaluated is gaining some credibility. In this article, this shift is examined, and more detailed plans are called for to rethink health care along the lines suggested by this new, more community-oriented model.
Murphy
John W
JW
Department of Sociology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida 33124, USA. j.murphy@miami.edu
Callaghan
Karen A
KA
D003256:Community Participation; D003469:Culture; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018166:Health Care Reform / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012922:Social Change; D012962:Sociology, Medical