Abstract
Objectives: To describe and analyze the activities of health professionals within the Basic Healthcare Units (UBS) and current public health policies, observing developments and obstacles to the development and strengthening of the Brazilian Healthcare System and its healthcare services, using Plato's "Myth of the Cave" as a comparative parameter. Literature review: Brazilian Healthcare System SUS has been going through a great period of challenges and has been trying to regain confidence in its institutions and public policies for its strengthening and expansion of knowledge production in democratic management strategies. Health professionals need always up-to-date information and training that promotes dialectical dynamics, generating discussions about the increase in public health policies, which will ensure their consolidation. Conclusion: Through analytical knowledge and commitment of professionals, health management and society, we can have a more organized, participatory, accessible, and resolving Brazilian Healthcare System.
Keywords: Public health policies, Health management, Family health strategy, Cave myth.