Leadership in health care

HEALTHCARE AND FUTURE LEADERSHIP

Introduction

Health is wealth .this line continuously rings the ears of people in the society especially in terns of taking care of their lives . People today get preoccupied with too many things . Work , recreational activities , school and other more things usually occupy the hours of each individual 's life . theless , the people 's health is one of the most important concerns in today 's society . Concerning the present situations of the society in facing the challenges of a technology-driven life , everyday activities performed by human is

usually accompanied by stress , which in turn brings many physical illnesses . As technology develops , stress too alleviates . The major concern in this is the future situation of health care depending on the developments and advancements of both medical and social health UNLIKE rice or flour , a relief worker cannot dish out health . It does not come in a bag because it is not a commodity but a condition Health ' defines WHO (World Health Organization , is a state of complete physical , mental and social well-being (World Health Journal 2004 ,

21 . A modest house may be built using boards , nails , and corrugated iron , but the different parts are often supported by four corner posts . Similarly , health is shaped by numerous influences , but all are related to four corner ' influences . They are (1 ) behavior (2 ) environment (3 ) medical care , and (4 ) biological makeup . Just as a person can strengthen his house by upgrading the quality of the posts so can he better his health by improving the quality of these influential factors

As the world faces the numerous developments in medical processes and enhanced systems in health care , which also includes several alternative health care methods , people of the present generation face a lot of major changes when it comes to receiving ample health care services from both the government and private health care providers

First things to consider though in facing the changes is regarding one 's personal views of modern health care provisions . Of the four factors , behavior is the one most within a person 's control . Changing it for the better can help . Granted , poverty limits the changes that a person can make in his diet and habits , but by utilizing the choices that are available , he can make a substantial difference

As for example , a mother usually has a choice between breast-feeding and bottle-feeding her baby . Breast-feeding , says the United Nations Children 's Fund , is the superior choice , both physically and economically ' Mother 's milk , say experts , is the ultimate health food ' giving the baby precisely the right concentrations of protein fat , lactose , vitamins , minerals and trace elements that are needed for harmonious growth ' Breast milk also transports disease-fighting proteins , or antibodies , from the mother to the baby , giving the infant a head start in combating diseases (World Health Journal , 2004 ,

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Especially in tropical lands with poor sanitary conditions breast-feeding is best . Unlike bottle milk , breast milk cannot be over diluted to save money , mistakes...