Critical medical anthropology
Critical Medical Anthropology
Critical Medical Anthropology (CMA) (pronunciation: /ˈkrɪtɪkəl ˈmɛdɪkəl ænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/) is a branch of Medical Anthropology that combines perspectives from social theory, cultural anthropology, and biomedicine. It is a theoretical approach that examines the influence of social, economic, and political systems on health and disease patterns, health policy, and medical systems.
Etymology
The term "Critical Medical Anthropology" is derived from the English words "critical" (from the Greek word "kritikos" meaning discerning judgment), "medical" (from the Latin word "medicus" meaning relating to the science of medicine), and "anthropology" (from the Greek words "anthropos" meaning human and "logia" meaning study).
Related Terms
- Biomedicine: A branch of medical science that applies biological and physiological principles to clinical practice.
- Cultural Anthropology: The study of cultural variation among humans, a branch of anthropology encompassing the range of human diversity and the application of that knowledge to help people of different backgrounds better understand one another.
- Social Theory: Frameworks of empirical evidence used to study and interpret social phenomena.
- Health Policy: The decisions, plans, and actions undertaken to achieve specific healthcare goals within a society.
- Medical Systems: The organization of people, institutions, and resources to deliver health care services to meet the health needs of target populations.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Critical medical anthropology
- Wikipedia's article - Critical medical anthropology
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