Is health care a right or a privilege? Do you ascribe to market or social justice on the issue of health care? There are many elements that may influence one’s philosophy or ideology. Personal beliefs, values, traditions and life experiences provide one with a context for how one views health, illness, disease, wellness, treatment/s, health inequality, or inequity.
Assignment:
- Write a two page paper (not including the reference page) on your personal philosophy of health care in terms of ONE of the following themes:
a. Health care is a right
b. Health care is a privilege
c. Health equity achievable/not achievable
d. Health equality is the ultimate goal versus health equity - Identify factors or personal experiences that have influenced your philosophy.