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1Department of Surgery, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA.
The Surgical Clinics of North America
|June 1, 2026
Summary
Surgeons must extend their roles beyond clinical expertise to address health disparities and promote social justice. Embracing public health advocacy and community engagement is crucial for equitable healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Surgical Ethics
- Health Equity
Background:
- Social responsibility in surgery extends beyond technical proficiency.
- Surgeons are increasingly expected to address social determinants of health.
- Reducing health disparities requires active engagement from the surgical community.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define the scope of social responsibility for modern surgeons.
- To highlight the role of surgeons in advocating for health equity.
- To emphasize the importance of public health and policy involvement in surgical practice.
Main Methods:
- Review of historical and contemporary examples of surgical advocacy.
- Analysis of ethical principles guiding surgical professionalism.
- Exploration of surgeons' roles in community engagement and policy development.
Main Results:
- Social responsibility includes addressing social determinants of health and advocating for justice.
- Surgeons can drive systemic change through policy, advocacy, and mentorship.
- Advocacy and education are integral components of surgical professionalism.
Conclusions:
- Surgeons play a vital role in reducing health disparities and promoting social justice.
- Embracing broader obligations leads to a more equitable and responsive healthcare system.
- Systemic change driven by surgeons ensures healthcare advances benefit all populations.
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