Question

How is “waste” defined within any of the articles you read? Is there an inherent contradiction between the goal of the production of “health” and “waste?” Is there a way to maximize the production of health while minimizing waste? Are there any other industries where there is an incentive to “waste” resources? Or is healthcare unique in this issue? In general, did Atul Gawande’s work change the way you think about health care services—as either a provider or a patient?

Answer 1

Waste is defined as careless expenditure of goods in financial terms and in ecological terms it is stated as substance whi h is discarded that is of no use after completing of process.

Production of health depends on disposal of wasteand the best way to maximise productivity of health is sustainable waste management by reusing and recycling for benefitting environment from pollution and also refabricating it fkr better purposes.

Industries like plastic generally see maximum wastage of hazardous chemicals which can cause water pollution due to sewage and inefficiency in treatment.

Atul Gawandes work in Healthcare management is awe inspiring as he suggests there should not be wastage or inefficienct use of healthcare services like MRI CT sxan for patients less diagnosed with risk as this adds up Adminsitrative costs and employee costs which make it extrapolated and hence results in fraud.