Paper or Plastic

Posted by: Haley Jestice

"Next customer, please...," booms a male voice amid a crowded waiting room of people. Stammering, he says,"uh, I mean...Next patient, please, come forward!" [A fictitious monologue to set the stage for the following question]

Is healthcare a business or a service to humanity?

I came across a similar question while searching for upcoming article ideas, relating to staffing issues in healthcare. As I scanned a few articles written along the lines of ethics and moral behavior in the workplace, I came across a few articles discussing this idea. So, I'm blogging for answers: Is healthcare a business or a service to humanity?

As healthcare professionals, what do you think? How does business and serving people's needs relate to the radiology field?