Question

The health care delivery system now places increased emphasis on maintaining wellness and on promoting disease avoidance through healthy behaviors and lifestyles. What challenges does this new orientation pose for our existing system of medical education and training?

Answer 1

The challenges these new orientations pose for our existing system of medical education and training is the fact that since this is a very holistic approach it involves lots of research regarding;

Neighborhood conditions as it can influence health because of the physical characteristics such as the; air and water quality, exposures, access to parks.

Working conditions as the physical aspects of work i.e. the occupational health and safety is very important

Education as its attainment is linked with health

Income and wealth

Further, it involves the counseling of people to change their lifestyle all of which requires a persistent effort.