Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health
Q3. “Healthcare systems that prioritise treatment over prevention risk long-term inefficiencies”. Comment. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question
The critical governance issue of rising healthcare costs and inefficiencies, especially in the context of increasing lifestyle diseases and medicalisation trends.Key Demand of the question
The question requires commenting on the consequences of a treatment-centric healthcare system. It further demands highlighting why preventive healthcare is essential for long-term efficiency.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Briefly highlight the imbalance between curative and preventive healthcare and its implications for system sustainability.Body
- Implications of treatment-centric approach: Inefficiency, high costs, inequality and recurring disease burden.
- Need for preventive healthcare: Role of early intervention, lifestyle changes and public health governance.
Conclusion
Provide a forward-looking line on shifting towards preventive and promotive healthcare for sustainable outcomes.
