Doctor Quote by Dwight McNeill
““vast majority of physicians agree that unmet social needs are a direct cause of poor health.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Health Conference, 2018
Unmet social needs directly worsen health outcomes, according to most doctors.
In simple terms: Social needs affect health.
Address social determinants.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- clinic practice
- community health programs
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can clinicians address social needs?
- What policies could reduce these determinants?
May overlook individual responsibility for health choices.