Scientific and social influences on modern medical care delivery

Scientific and social influences on modern medical care delivery

This paper outlines some of the principal problems preventing the delivery of adequate health care to all people in the United States. Important among these is the insufficient number of physicians and medical students, particularly from minority groups. These problems must be overcome before the ad...

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Published in:Proceedings of the IEEE Vol. 57; no. 11; pp. 1819 - 1822
Main Author: Whittico, J.M.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: IEEE 01-01-1969
Subjects:
Cardiac disease
Cardiovascular diseases
Consumer electronics
Educational institutions
Heart
Hospitals
Medical diagnostic imaging
Medical services
Pharmaceutical technology
Space technology
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Summary:This paper outlines some of the principal problems preventing the delivery of adequate health care to all people in the United States. Important among these is the insufficient number of physicians and medical students, particularly from minority groups. These problems must be overcome before the advancements achieved through the joint efforts of medicine and technology can effectively reach all sectors of the population.
ISSN:0018-9219
DOI:10.1109/PROC.1969.7426