Many physicians concern themselves with bettering their community through maintaining openness and spreading awareness of health concerns and healthy living options for their patients. Dasen Brajkovic is a psychiatrist from New Jersey who also interests himself in the health of the general public and what he can do in his community to help prevent diseases, increase life span, and promote generally healthy habits and better-informed choices. Public health concerns address many issues such as economics, legislation and policy regarding healthcare, insurance, the environment, and much more.
While doctors maintain awareness of public health issues and interject when possible, it may prove effective for physicians to also focus their efforts on community health which concentrates on concerns related to the health of particular geographical areas. Doctors may be able to assess health concerns in their particular community based on the demographics of those living in the area and common concerns and illnesses seen by patients trusting in their care.
Dasen Brajkovic MD is known for helping his community and working to improve the quality of care available. He often volunteers with local homeless shelters in the New Jersey area and has always placed an importance on psychiatric care that is available to those who are living on the streets. He also specializes in geriatric psychiatry and has spent time working in penal system psychiatry as well. He enjoys spending time in underserved aspects of his field and helping to improve the lives of those who may otherwise never see receive treatment.
