Hegemonic medical model: Possible trends, and more or less imaginary trends

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to analyze the possibilities that the hegemonic medical model will continue to prevail in the future or if significant changes will take place. The discussion will take as a starting point the characteristics and current functions of the hegemonic medical model, and reexamine them through a look at advancements in artificial intelligence, genetic research, and robotics in health-illness-care-prevention processes. The analysis takes on issues such as possible increases in life expectancy, what is needed to "cure old age, "as well as processes that are modifying the doctorpatient relationship. It is concluded that although significant changes are taking place, the characteristics and functions of the hegemonic medical model remain unmoved.