Sue E. Estroff

About the Author

Sue E. Estroff is a distinguished scholar and professor emerita in the Department of Social Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she has dedicated her career to exploring the intersections of medicine, society, and policy. With a PhD in anthropology, Estroff's work bridges cultural, ethical, and structural dimensions of health care, advocating for equitable access and informed decision-making in medical practices. Her influential contributions have shaped academic discourse on chronic illness, mental health, and health disparities, earning her recognition from peers in anthropology, public health, and bioethics. Through her writings, Estroff challenges readers to reconsider the social underpinnings of medicine, fostering a more humane and just health system.