WHO Urges Health Professionals To Put The "Heart Back In Medicine"
November 25, 2007 9:15 a.m. EST
Harriette Cecilio - AHN News Writer
Tokyo, Japan (AHN) - The World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday called on health professionals to "put back the heart back into medical practice" and treat patients will more care and consideration.
Shigeru Omi, the United Nations' health body's Western Pacific regional director, said there must be a "concerted effort" to consider cultural, environmental and other factors in treating patient rather than concentrate on the symptoms manifested.
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"I sincerely believe that treating and caring for a sick person is not just a matter of curing his or her disease. Health care has reached a crucial turning point, and as we move further into the 21st century,
I believe that we must re-examine our values and beliefs," he said.
During the launch of WHO's "People at the Center of Care Initiative," a book on reforming health services in Asia, Shigeru said although the world spent $4.1 trillion in health care in 2005, half were not satisfied with the kind of medical care that they received.
While the Asia-Pacific medical sector should continue focusing on diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria and AIDS, Shigeru said it must not lose sight of the fact that the quality of care should also be a priority.
In his speech, Shigeru also stressed on the importance of winning the battle against bird flu. He said the disease is a grave threat to the whole Asia-Pacific region and affected countries must devise an effective plan to arrest the outbreak.
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