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Prospects for Flourishing in Contemporary Health Care
Stephen Pattison1, Andrew Edgar2
1Department of Theology and Religion, University of Birmingham, ERI Building, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK. s.pattison.1@bham.ac.uk.
Health Care Analysis : HCA : Journal of Health Philosophy and Policy
|February 10, 2016
Summary
This special issue explores the concept of flourishing in healthcare. It reviews existing understandings and discusses implications for health care provision and future research.
Area of Science:
- Philosophy of Medicine
- Health Care Ethics
- Well-being Studies
Background:
- The special issue stems from a 2014 conference organized by Think about Health in Birmingham.
- It aims to explore the multifaceted concept of 'flourishing' within the context of healthcare.
Discussion:
- The papers in this issue delve into various interpretations and applications of flourishing in health care.
- Reflections are offered on the challenges and opportunities that understanding flourishing presents for health care systems.
Key Insights:
- 'Flourishing' is a complex concept with diverse meanings relevant to health and well-being.
- Integrating the concept of flourishing into health care requires careful consideration of ethical and practical dimensions.
Outlook:
- Further exploration is needed to fully understand and implement 'flourishing' in health care provision.
- Future research should address the remaining issues identified in the discussion of flourishing for improved health outcomes.
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