The Moral Determinants of Health
Journal of the American Medical Association; June 12, 2020
Jun 12, 2020
This viewpoint article by Don Berwick refers to Immanuel Kant's concept of the "moral heart" and writes about the moral imperative
for health care workers and institutions to adopt a broad vision of
their responsibilities and opportunities for improving the health of
society. He talks about the "subway stop" phenomenon, namely,
the importance of neighborhood or zip code in determining health
status and longevity. Recommended by Don Parsons.
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