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Health Policy Values essay
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A person’s health can shape a society and health is the central indicator of the social value of a society (Browne, 2001). The World Health Organization (WHO) Constitution (1946) first reflected the concept that the right to health is the highest standard of health (Browne, 2001). This paper will be reflecting on the author’s personal values and beliefs; the effects of beliefs and opinions on health care policy as it relates to cost, quality and social issues; how factors such as family upbringing, spiritual or religious beliefs/doctrine, personal and professional experiences, and political ideology affect your current perspective on health care policy; and discuss inconsistencies in aligning personal values and beliefs with current health policy.
Describe your personal values and beliefs.
This author’s native country is the Philippines and migrated to the United States of America at age12. Raised in a middle class, conservative, Catholic household, my younger years focused on school, dance, music and church. My dad moved to the U.S. after 5 years of waiting and after he became a citizen, petitioned the rest of the family; wife and 6 children.
As practicing Catholics, God was the source of strength, attended mass every Sunday, went to Catholic schools and observed all the Holy holidays. In our teen years, they encouraged us to make choices about church involvement with some of us now not as devote as others. I am a believer but not obsessed if church does not happen on Sundays. My belief in a God has not changed but my outlook on Catholic values has evolved. Abortion was not uttered in our household but as we grew older understand circumstances that can lead people to choose abortion. I am more open-minded. My concept of spirituality is that it is about finding the balance of values and morals as we take into consideration the benefits to society. I have been told to be analytical and an over thinker.
Work ethics and education are high in the agenda in our household. We all started working at the age of 16 and my parents only rewarded 2 things: good grades and good deed (what they called unselfish acts). Professionalism, reliability, optimism and ability to find the balance between homes, work and school life are values this author takes pride on. Working hard and earning my pay are work ethics instilled by my parents. My upbringing has taught me to be willing to help and being respectful of the laws. My parents have often stated that “opportunity will not come to you; you will need to seek it out”. I value sincerity and the truth (it may hurt but it will hurt worst if one would find out later).
Beliefs and opinions about health care policy
Healthcare is needed by everyone and the price of healthcare is not cheap. The cost for maintaining the health of Americans does not come without a price. I believe the cost of caring for our citizens will either be paid upfront by taxation and promotion of health behaviors or later by the cost of medical care for disease complications. As Americans we need make a decision. However, our government also needs to do self-examination of internal processes to ensure efficiency. People will not mind making concessions in their daily lives if the government is doing the same. Economic irresponsibility
Quality of healthcare is a constant concern. Supporters and opponents of health care reform legislation agree that the current growth in health care costs is unsustainable (United States Department of Health & Human Services, 2012). The rationale is that preventive strategies and timely care will lessen illness and lower costs in the long run, but my fear that expanded coverage will only increase the national debt and Medicare and Medicaid and private insurers, will seek to control spending by rewarding the quality rather than the quantity of care.
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