Are the actors of American health care socially responsible ?
A presentation held after watching the movie "Sicko", and about the American health care system... wicked problem !
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Social responsibility is the ability of an individual or organization to act responsibliy regarding its environment, which means being aware of one’s actions’ consequences and contributing to the welfare of the society. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a « Good and Fair Health Care System » should respond to three criteria : Ensure good health Responsiveness to requirements and expectations Fair financing and distribution Regarding the film Sicko, there’s a clear contrast between the « freedom to settle for practicionners » praised by the American Medical Association (AMA) (=health professional shortage areas and medically underserved areas and populations?) and the « freedom not to make choices » that the Canadian surgeon describes regarding surgical choicesmotivated by peculiar aspects.