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1Department of Public Health Medicine, UMDS, St. Thomas' Hospital Campus, London, U.K.
Scandinavian Journal of Social Medicine
|March 1, 1994
Summary
This review traces the evolution of social medicine in Great Britain, examining its transformation into community medicine and public health medicine. It discusses shifts in medical practitioners' roles and professional status over time.
Area of Science:
- Social medicine
- Public health
- Medical sociology
Background:
- The term "social medicine" originated in Great Britain.
- Understanding and practice evolved from the mid-20th century to the present.
- Significant terminology shifts occurred, including to "community medicine" and "public health medicine."
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the historical origins and evolution of social medicine in Great Britain.
- To analyze the changing understanding, views, and work within this field.
- To discuss the impact of these changes on medical practitioners' roles and status.
Main Methods:
- Historical review of the term "social medicine" and its related fields.
- Analysis of literature and professional discourse from the mid-20th century to present.
- Examination of the transition to "community medicine" and "public health medicine."
Main Results:
- The field has undergone significant semantic and conceptual shifts.
- The evolution reflects changing societal and professional priorities in healthcare.
- Medical practitioners' roles and standing within the profession have been redefined.
Conclusions:
- The trajectory from social medicine to public health medicine highlights a broadening scope and integration of societal factors in health.
- Understanding this evolution is crucial for contemporary public health practice and policy.
- The changing status of practitioners underscores the dynamic nature of medical professions.
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