Social medicine
The textbook on Social Medicine is a suitable aid in preparing students for a number of other studied modules in the master's and bachelor's programs: "Epidemiology of Health", "Global Trends in Public Health", "Medical Sociology", "Health Promotion", "Health legislation" etc.
In selecting the material and presenting it, the authors proceed from the understanding that the acquisition of basic knowledge in the field of social medicine and healthcare management is impossible without an in-depth study of the nature, characteristics and modern trends of public health, the development of healthcare systems and the activity of individual subsystems of the healthcare service. Knowing these processes and their characteristics on a global, regional and national scale will help future doctors, health professionals and management staff to better understand their role and place in society's efforts to improve the health of the population.
The textbook reflects the current views and strategies of the WHO on the development of health systems and their specific reflection in the conditions of our country. All thematic units are richly supported with modern data on the main indicators of public health and the impact of socio-economic development on the health of the population. Throughout the exposition, the authors adhere to generally accepted and WHO-approved concepts and definitions.
The study guide provides useful information for medical practitioners and health managers, as well as for all others working in the field of health care or interested in health care issues.
