516 Analyze methods to meet the health care needs of various populations

Social Contract Name Institution Course Code and Title Instructor Date Social Contract The social contract exists between the society and patients, medical professionals and the government. There are three components that form a social contract. One of these is the government, healthcare managers and professionals, and the employers. The second component entails the patients, the public, and all patient groups that carry out initiatives meant to improve their health outcomes. The final component entails the medical profession and all existing professional bodies (Castañeda et al., 2020). This essay will address the concept of the social contract, including whether cultures within the US should be expected to conform to a social contract and the impact of this on healthcare delivery in the country. The United States (US) boasts of a rich and diverse culture, a strength that should be celebrated. However, for every society to function optimally, there needs to be a set of shared values and norms that every individual agrees to. Therefore, instead of expecting the society to automatically take in and accept the idea of a social contract, it is better to advocate for inclusivity and equal access to healthcare. Culturally diverse healthcare policies should be developed to meet the population's healthcare needs. For exa...