Medical diplomacy
Medical diplomacy
Medical diplomacy (pronunciation: /ˈmɛdɪkəl dɪˈpləʊməsi/) is a practice that combines elements of both medicine and diplomacy. It involves the use of medical knowledge, skills, and resources to aid in diplomatic relations, often with the aim of improving healthcare and fostering peace among nations.
Etymology
The term "medical diplomacy" is a compound of the words "medical", derived from the Latin medicus meaning "pertaining to physicians", and "diplomacy", which comes from the French diplomatie meaning "the conduct of international relations".
Related terms
- Health diplomacy: A broader term that encompasses medical diplomacy, health diplomacy involves the negotiation and application of health policy on an international scale.
- Global health: This is an area of study, research, and practice that places a priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people worldwide. It often involves many of the same principles and practices as medical diplomacy.
- Humanitarian aid: This is material or logistical assistance provided for humanitarian purposes, typically in response to humanitarian crises including natural disasters and man-made disaster. The primary objective of humanitarian aid is to save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity.
- International relations: This is a branch of political science that deals with the interactions between countries, including the roles of states, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, and multinational corporations.
See also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medical diplomacy
- Wikipedia's article - Medical diplomacy
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