Question

Health care in the United States might be more effective and efficient if the system was based on the concept of the natural history of disease and the levels of prevention. Instead, there is more focus on high-technology solutions to preventable problems (treatment instead of prevention). What characteristics of the medical care culture in the United States encourage a focus on treatment rather than prevention?

Answer 1

Answer - Characteristics of the medical care culture in the United States that encourage a focus on treatment rather than prevention are -

• Sick care -

US have a medical care system which focus on treating the sick instead of healsth care where there is prior prevention nirman for the diseases prevalent.

• Improve access to care

• Focus on patient's engagement

•  Improve the accessibility, affordability, and quality of health care.

• High costs of medical treatment