Reference no: EM133423315

PART 1

"Globalization, or the increased interconnectedness and interdependence of peoples and countries, is generally understood to include two interrelated elements: the opening of international borders to increasingly fast flows of goods, services, finance, people and ideas; and the changes in institutions and policies at national and international levels that facilitate or promote such flows. Globalization has the potential for both positive and negative effects on development and health" (WHO, 2019). From your reading of this topic both in our class and in other recourses, what are the top two positive and top two negative effects of globalization on health? What makes you consider these effects as positive or negative? Please support your answer.

PART 2

As we know Globalization is characterized by the circulation of goods and services between countries in response to criteria of efficiency. When it comes to the globalization of health professionals, "such multilateral agreements between countries, unfortunately, often function to the detriment of the countries with less developed economies" (Segouin et al, 2005). I myself am a good example of this phenomenon. Being born and raised in a rural small town, I had to go to the capital city of Armenia to obtain medical education and training, in turn since education was provided in Russian and English, it prepared professionals who could easily find employment in Western more developed countries. Hence, higher education was only available to people who already spoke foreign languages and were less inclined to return and practice in the rural areas they had come from. Segouin et al (2005) state:

The movement of professionals, in general, tends to be detrimental to poorer countries. There are two aspects to this. The most classic is the settlement of young professionals, originally from less developed countries, in more developed countries from which they have graduated with professional credentials. A second phenomenon is the policy of some rich countries, who because they lack doctors and nurses, try to recruit recently trained graduates from poorer countries. The movement of professionals in this way is facilitated by systems that recognize degrees internationally. This issue has arisen recently, for example, in light of the ascension of Poland and the Czech Republic to the European Union and the mutual recognition of medical degrees that accompanied that integration. Another emerging phenomenon is the development, in less developed countries, of medical curricula that have been adapted to North American or Western European standards and are offered in English, allowing such programs to negotiate a higher level of recognition worldwide and to provide a financially competitive education for students from wealthier countries.

(Segouin et al, 2005)

How do you think the movement of professionals impacts the impact of the process of globalization generally and outsourcing more particularly in the health care sector? One of the aspects of my global health work and outreach is to help provide medical education in Armenia in the Armenian language, to make it more accessible, and to incentivize professionals to remain and practice in their regions. Do you think this is an effective approach? What other suggestions would you make to address this issue? Please support your answers.