The Training of Professionals in Medical Universities and the Social Determinants of Health

The primary care reform based on the principles of universal access, equity and social justice proposed by the World Health Organization is an essential response to the challenges presented by the social determinants of health. To meet the current requirements established by these determinants, it i...

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Main Author: Miguel Ángel Serra Valdés
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Universidad de las Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos 2015-09-01
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Online Access:https://revfinlay.sld.cu/index.php/finlay/article/view/370
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description The primary care reform based on the principles of universal access, equity and social justice proposed by the World Health Organization is an essential response to the challenges presented by the social determinants of health. To meet the current requirements established by these determinants, it is necessary to analyze aspects of the training of health professionals in the current historical context, considering not only the importance of scientific research, but also the relevance of pedagogical training. The present challenge is enormous for teachers in higher medical education given the demand of professionals with a high scientific, humanitarian, political and ideological training level. It is a challenge in light of the individual and social determinants of health of our people and those from other nations where we provide medical and educational assistance.
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The Training of Professionals in Medical Universities and the Social Determinants of Health
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universidades
escuelas médicas
determinantes sociales de salud
title The Training of Professionals in Medical Universities and the Social Determinants of Health
title_full The Training of Professionals in Medical Universities and the Social Determinants of Health
title_fullStr The Training of Professionals in Medical Universities and the Social Determinants of Health
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title_short The Training of Professionals in Medical Universities and the Social Determinants of Health
title_sort training of professionals in medical universities and the social determinants of health
topic educación de pregrado en medicina
universidades
escuelas médicas
determinantes sociales de salud
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