Limits To Medicine by Ivan Illich
Medical Nemesis: The Expropriation of Health
This insightful critique challenges the conventional wisdom of modern healthcare systems, arguing that they often do more harm than good by over-medicalizing life and undermining individual autonomy. It explores the paradox where medicine, intended to heal, can become a source of suffering through its institutionalized practices. The text delves into the societal implications of medicalization, questioning the ethical boundaries of medical intervention and advocating for a more holistic approach to health that empowers individuals to take charge of their own well-being.
- Published
- 1976
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- English
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