Science, Health and Technology in Chile

Abstract

The objective proposed for the present article was to analyze the historical-logical and axiological context of the conceptions of science, health and health technology in Chile, with emphasis on its health model and primary health care. The methodology used accounts for a qualitative study that uses historical-logical analysis regarding the object and field of study proposed, supported by a documentary analysis with different bibliographic sources. The conclusions indicate that the sciences and health technologies have had an important historical development. The influence of classical, European and some Latin American thinkers is undeniable, by giving a support to the value of health in social groups, such as addressing the good and the virtues of the human being through their dialectical and philosophical thinking to achieve happiness, health and quality of life of people, concepts of invaluable utility in education in medical sciences and in the technologies of the health, based on the value of health from the ethical-moral perspective, as it is a common good guaranteed constitutionally and legally; however, was left as a tradable good in the free market with the arrival of the military regime since 1980 in Chile. Primary health care as a strategy for development and overcoming poverty played a relevant role with health more affordable, resolutive and humane, exhibiting health achievements similar to those of a developed country. Even so, it is require strengthening the training of those who they work in the area of ??health sciences and technologies, in particular of the managers of the first level of care, since they are called to generate and improve public health policies that deepen these achievements.