PREVENTION

The first concept that comes to mind is PREVENTION ... it has been the main concern/focus/goal for public health professionals for some time now. Primary care physicians are allies when it comes to prevention as they do not specialize in one disease or realm of health and can educate their patients in all areas of health. Specialized practitioners are already targeting and helping those "with disease." The problem that most medical students specialize is due to money. The academic and economic stress, and overwhelming responsibility that comes with applying to medical school and becoming a doctor can only lead a student to get the most out of their situation. In this case, money. Therefore, specializing will get them more money because this country's health-care system is not focused on prevention. Solution: provide more incentives for primary care providers and there may be a shift into primary care practice for medical students.