The diseases and the sick: the understanding of medical practices in capitalism

Authors

  • Cleuza P. Ornellas Universidade do Rio de Janeiro

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11691999000100004

Keywords:

health and diseases, medical practices, capitalism

Abstract

This article discusses the diseases and the sick as well as how the process from which to take care of them became object of medical practices. Based on Donnagelo and Gonçalves contributions, the author discusses the process that explains medical practices appropriation by the capitalism.

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Published

1999-01-01

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (1999)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Ornellas, C. P. (1999). The diseases and the sick: the understanding of medical practices in capitalism. Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 7(1), 19-26. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11691999000100004