Medicine as a priesthood, a barrier against market logic

  • Diego Herrera Saludesa Ecuador
  • Diego Acevedo Ciespal
Keywords: medicine, challenges, generational change, public polic

Abstract

Medicine was born as a profession of vocation, of service to others; however, today the logic of the markets of developed countries governs global health policies. We invite you to reflect on the path and challenges that medicine must take on in the new era.

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Published
2024-08-08
How to Cite
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Herrera D, Acevedo D. Medicine as a priesthood, a barrier against market logic. PFR [Internet]. 2024Aug.8 [cited 2024Sep.19];9(2). Available from: https://practicafamiliarrural.org/index.php/pfr/article/view/318

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