Time to care: why the humanities and the social sciences belong in the science of health
Health is more than the absence of disease. It is also more than a biological phenomenon. It is inherently social, psychological, cultural and historical. While this has been recognised by major health actors for decades, open questions remain as to how to build systems that reflect the complexity o...
Main Authors: | Brendan Clarke, Virginia Ghiara, Federica Russo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2019-08-01
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Series: | BMJ Open |
Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/9/8/e030286.full |
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