I saw a couple of pieces this morning over utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to treating illnesses, such as HIV. The concept is valid, too bad the articles were just blips. Maybe they'll put out something with more substance.
Health & disease have rarely, if ever, been solely medical issues. They have almost always been mired in the classes, economics, religions, culture, etc of the given society. The rich rarely face the same level of health risks as the poor. Even if they do, they enjoy better resources to handle it. Class systems, religions & racial beliefs have added to the disparate reactions & reasoning regarding illness.
Very little in any society is the same across the board. That's not a judgement call, it's just what is. Until that is recognized, considered & addressed the treatment of any illness will widely vary across the population. Some of these reasons are biological, but most are sociocultural.
A multidisciplinary approach is needed for any health care organization. Just don't saddle that on actual medical staff. Those jobs are for case workers, social workers, resource managers, counselors, etc... Those titles & more are necessary if we wish to end HIV/AIDS.
Cya...
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