The Old Age Challenge to the Biomedical Model: Paradigm Strain and Health Policy

by Charles F. Longino

Overview

Central to this book is the idea that the United States is in the midst of a health care crisis, one that will be exacerbated as the population continues to age. Longino and Murphy trace the philosophical and technological development of the biomedical model and show its inadequacy to deal with the massive chronic disease demand of the present and the future. They argue that the delivery of health care will meet and survive the old age challenge only if the medical system is thoroughly democratized. A more inclusive system must be devised that encourages a more reasonable allocation of resources, gives more attention to prevention, adopts a wider range of non-medical interventions, and invites citizens to become more involved in their own health care and the planning of services.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781351862820
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/25/2020
Series:	Society and Aging Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	170
File size:	803 KB

About the Author

Charles F Longino (Author)

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 Introduction

CHAPTER 2 The Shift from Speculation to Science

CHAPTER 3 Major Components of the Biomedical Model

CHAPTER 4 The Rise of Scientific Medicine

CHAPTER 5 Aging and Paradigm Strain

CHAPTER 6 The Emerging Paradigm

CHAPTER 7 The New Paradigm and Public Policy

CHAPTER 8 Conclusion

Index

Editorial Reviews

An analysis of the philosophical issues underlying the health care system in the US, advocating profound changes in current health care philosophy. The authors argue that if the country is going to be able to handle the rising incidence of chronic illness in our aging society, medicine and the health care industry must be radically democratized. They present a theoretical basis for such a process, blending sociology, gerontology, and close analysis of medical paradigms. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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