Beliefs and Values

Social determinants of health

Physical environment, healthcare, socioeconomic factors, health behaviors

Holistic health

Physical, social, mental, and spiritual well-being are looked after

Preventative medicine

wellness model that prevents diseases and optimizes well-being. Built on understanding risk factors, intervention, and adequate public health and social services.

Primary vs. secondary vs. tertiary prevention

Primary - decrease problem/likelihood of disease

Secondary - early detection and treatment of disease

Tertiary - rehabilitation and monitoring to prevent further injury or complication

Market justice

Focused on economic good governed by free market forces (supply/demand), and the market functions best without governmental interference. Individuals are responsible for their own achievements and capability of affording care. People make rational choices and consult their doctor for direction with treatment, which should theoretically minimize medical waste.

Social justice

Focused on social good/well-being of the community, so health is a shared responsibility. Healthcare should be distributed on the basis of need, and equiatable distribution should be collectively financed. The facilitation of such a system requires governmental intervention.