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Globalisation, economics and professionalism.
Chay-Hoon Tan1, Paul Macneill2
1a National University of Singapore , Singapore .
Medical Teacher
|June 16, 2015
Summary
Globalisation impacts medical practice, education, and ethics. While offering benefits, economic drivers can negatively affect medical professionalism and human well-being.
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Global Health
- Health Economics
Background:
- Globalisation and economic factors significantly influence international medical practice.
- Trends impact medical education, ethics, and professionalism worldwide.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the multifaceted effects of globalisation and economic forces on medical professionalism.
- To examine implications across healthcare insurance, medical tourism, pharmaceuticals, education, and clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of globalisation's impact on medical professionalism.
- Case scenario illustrations from various healthcare sectors.
- Assessment at intrapersonal, interpersonal, and institutional levels.
Main Results:
- Globalisation presents both opportunities and challenges for medical practice and education.
- Profit-driven globalisation can compromise human well-being and ethical standards.
- Professionalism is affected at individual, relational, and systemic levels.
Conclusions:
- The impact of globalisation on medical professionalism is complex and requires careful consideration.
- Balancing economic interests with patient welfare is crucial for maintaining ethical medical practice.
- A comprehensive societal assessment is needed to understand globalisation's full effect on medicine.
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