Narrative Medicine and Community-Based Health Care and Planning
This progressive resource brings the innovative power of narrative medicine to the forefront of community public health care. Chapters describe community involvement across a continuum of control, from health consultants describing problems and suggesting
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Narrative Medicine and Community-Based Health Care and Planning
Narrative Medicine and Community-Based Health Care and Planning
John W. Murphy • Berkeley A. Franz Jung Min Choi • Karen A. Callaghan
Narrative Medicine and Community-Based Health Care and Planning
John W. Murphy Department of Sociology University of Miami Coral Gables, FL, USA Jung Min Choi Department of Sociology San Diego State University San Diego, CA, USA
Berkeley A. Franz Department of Social Medicine Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Athens, OH, USA Karen A. Callaghan Dean, College of Arts & Sciences Barry University Miami Shores, FL, USA
ISBN 978-3-319-61856-2 ISBN 978-3-319-61857-9 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-61857-9 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017944719 © Springer International Publishing 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Preface
Public health care is needed now more than ever. The point of this statement is that all persons should have access to health care, in a systematic manner, regardless of the ability to pay. But equally important is that this care should meet the needs of individuals and communities, and be provided in a timely and relevant way. At least since 1978, and the Alma Ata Conference, and subsequent Declaration, successful public health care is understood to depend on local participation, and eventual control, of these services. As will be discussed throughout this book, this involvement should extend beyond the usual consultations and solicitations for input. Furthermore, participation is expected to extend beyond the usual education and prevention campaigns. What is required, accordin
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