Our case for social surgery in The Lancet – Christos Tsagkaris
Our case for social surgery in The Lancet (IF 202)
Social medicine was first conceptualised by a French orthopedic surgeon in 1848. However, social surgery, as a distinct field of intellect and practice has not been well-defined.
Nowadays, surgery explores global ventures, but lags behind in terms of resources and efforts compared to infectious diseases, hygiene or non – communicable diseases (ncds). It is therefore crucial to enhance the discussion around the social aspects of surgical care and outcomes
Building a case for social surgery pertains to mobilising surgeons and exploring resources, practices, and investment, ensuring universal access to surgery in both high-income countries and LMICs
Identifying and tackling the barriers that impede equitable, timely, and affordable access to surgery, regardless of a patient’s ethnicity or socioeconomic background is a crucial step towards achieving health for all and universal health coverage. This is a relevant endeavor everywhere and particularly in high income countries that enjoy relatively abundant resources
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