I feel that often we as a society only see glimpses of others lives.
Looking deeper through Raphael's text at the social determinants of health and viewing updates and the ongoing research seems a bit disheartening. We don't seem to be much further "up the beach" as it were and in fact maybe further down.
I had some exposure to the social determinants of health a few years ago when the CNA (Canadian Nurses Association) provided a comprehensive report providing a springboard to inform and call nurses to action; for nurses to get involved with politics and pressuring policy makers in various positions to look at changing policies based on research. It is difficult for many to commit to such a seemingly overwhelming task. And still here we are, same story.
More time to digest the inequities of income, the effects of job insecurity, intensification of work, globalization, and a worsening work life balance.
Now to think of ways to destress, maintain my own equilibrium as I re-enter my profession after being away for over two years. Unfortunately I see more stress put on people with "do more with less" philosophy, taking health care into more of a business model, with quantitative measurements, LEAN processes and moving away from the caring side of health. We continue to be reactive, occasionally responsive and seldom look at the root cause of the current health issue presented.
thinking...thinking... thinking....
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