Medical Dominance

This revised edition of Medical Dominance offers a deep dive into the medical profession's control over health care services and its implications.

In the revised edition of Medical Dominance, Evan Willis provides an insightful exploration into the medical profession's extensive control over various health care services. This compelling account traces the historical evolution of the medical field, shedding light on its rise to economic power and the ongoing dynamics that maintain this dominance. The author meticulously examines the existing division of labor within health care, revealing how the medical profession has strategically positioned itself at the forefront of health service delivery.

The updated edition of Medical Dominance also addresses the policy implications stemming from the medical profession's stronghold. Willis emphasizes the importance of understanding the struggles for demarcation between medicine and other health occupations, such as midwifery, optometry, and chiropractic. Through original research, he highlights the defensive measures employed by doctors to protect their privileged status within the health care system.

Challenging conventional narratives, the author argues that the influence of advancements in medical knowledge and technology may be overstated. Instead, he advocates for a deeper examination of the social relations and conflicts that have shaped the control of health knowledge and technology. This revised edition serves as a crucial resource for understanding the complexities of medical dominance and its implications for the future of health care.