Medical Sociology

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This paper examines the approaches of medical social economics and ethics to improving access the adequate levels of health care for the poor and for low-income communities. The contexts of this examination are scientific reasoning, moral authority and applied ethics in a professional role. The principal focus is on the concept of universality in access to health care, or, more specifically, the absence of universality of access in the health care system in the United States. It looks at how the focus on universality of access develops the relationship between such access and the adequacy of health care delivered to the poor in the United States.

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Introduction
Problem Description
Study Purpose
Definitions
Theoretical Framework and Background
Theoretical Framework
The Case for Universality in Health Care
The Welfare State
Assessing Contemporary American Health Care
Applying Theory to Understand Practice
Comparing the American and Canadian Health Care Systems Within the Context of Theory
Conclusion

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"Moral authority may reside in any individual, group, or organization. With respect to the delivery of health care services, moral authority typically is viewed as being the province of the health care provider. While moral authority is relevant within this context, moral authority also is important in relation to political and social leaders in the effort to introduce the concept of universality of access into health care delivery in the United States. The successful efforts of Marian Edelman and Hillary Clinton in promoting the rights of children in the United States are examples of the effective application of moral authority in the promotion of a cause wherein such efforts are not led by professionals in a specific field."

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