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Conviviality and TV doctors, polar bear tales, and Christmas research

Medicine and Science from The BMJ

CHAPTER

Illich's Perspective on Modern Healthcare

This chapter delves into Ivan Illich's critique of modern medicine, asserting that it often creates false promises and detracts from real health promotion. The conversation highlights the challenge of over-medicalization, emphasizing a need for a more community-centered approach and evidence-based guidelines in healthcare. It also touches on broader societal issues stemming from industrialization and calls for a holistic shift towards genuine health solutions.

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