Medical care in the United States is derided as miserable compared to health care systems in the rest of the developed world. Economists, government officials, insurers, and academics beat the drum for a far larger government role in health care. Much of the public assumes that their arguments are sound because the calls for change are so ubiquitous and the topic so complex. Before we turn to gove... read full post picked by shuallyo 4 months ago

A randomly sampled poll of doctors nationwide — including some from the AMA, which officially opposes a public option — predominantly supports a public health care option. picked by lynxears 2 months ago

Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, health adviser to President Barack Obama, is under scrutiny. As a bioethicist, he has written extensively about who should get medical care, who should decide, and whose life is worth saving. Dr. Emanuel is part of a school of thought that redefines a physician’s duty, insisting that it includes working for the greater good of society instead of focusing only on a patien... read full post picked by nateebiinature 3 months ago

In a reflection of a legislative strategy that has left no stone unturned, President Barack Obama on Monday called on like-minded bloggers to help his administration keep the heat on lawmakers to pass health care reform. picked by nateebiinature 4 months ago

President Obama struggled to explain today whether his health care reform proposals would force normal Americans to make sacrifices that wealthier, more powerful people -- like the president himself -- wouldn't face. picked by nateebiinature 5 months ago

Hawaii is dropping the only state universal child health care program in the country just seven months after it launched.

Image that... Universal Health Care not working out like they'd like us to believe. picked by Nateebiinature 1 year ago

A 1-year-old girl is back with her mother a year after the Mexico City doctors who delivered her allegedly sold her to another woman. picked by MandolinOrange 3 weeks ago

Indian hospital groups are betting the economic crisis will transform the medical tourism industry from one tailored to individual patients, to one that targets corporate America's soaring health-care costs. picked by suebe 12 months ago

And 72% disagree with the administration's claim that the government can cover 47 million more people with better-quality care at lower cost. picked by cb__ 2 months ago

Has it come to this? Robots standing in for doctors at the hospital patients' bedside? picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The job of the nurse used to one of caring for the sick and needy. But not - it would seem - in today's politically-correct Britain. Now, nurses are being encouraged to spend valuable time turning around the beds of Muslim patients up to five times a day - so they can face Mecca. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

"The day-to-day time that I spent on paperwork was increasing, while my patients weren't getting the good care that I wanted to give them -- face-to-face time, one-on-one time," she recalls. "I vowed to do whatever little I could about this inequity of care." picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Fact is health reform is going to cost a ton of money. All of us will pay more. Some people from states mostly with Democratic congress people will be given special breaks however as an incentive to vote for the bill. Got to hand it to the politicians who are in favor of health reform even at higher costs - provided those who have to pay more can't vote them out of office. picked by 2manyusernames 1 month ago

Some doctors who oppose abortion say they’ll quit their jobs if President Obama repeals Bush regulations that allow health care professionals to refuse to perform operations that are in opposition with their beliefs, NPR reports. A Christian Medical Association report found that “90% of those surveyed said they will quit their practices before violating their conscience.” picked by Bingo 5 months ago

Excellent WashPo article regarding health care myths.

Seriously, people, change isn't scary, and it won't kill you or cost you "all" of your own money. picked by bcgrote 3 months ago

President Obama yesterday rolled out the red carpet -- and handed out doctors' white coats as well, just so nobody missed his hard-sell health-care message.
In a heavy-handed attempt at reviving support for health-care reform, the White House orchestrated a massive photo op to buttress its claim that front-line physicians support Obama. picked by nateebiinature 2 months ago

Laughter is the best medicine for Christchurch's new "clown doctors".

The comical health specialists, who help patients via humour, are due to start work in Christchurch Hospital in September. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

There are any number of alternative health reform plans some far simpler and far less potentially harmful to the economy. One option would combine tort reform and a change from the employer-provided health benefits that is the current model. picked by 2manyusernames 4 months ago

Doctors are demanding that NHS (British National Health Service) staff be given a right to discuss spiritual issues with patients as well as being allowed to offer to pray for them. picked by Doggylives 5 months ago

Some things worth considering before turning health care entirely over to the government. picked by cb__ 8 months ago