The Erosion of Neutrality in Academic Research
This commercialization of public research into private wealth is seen as a distortion of ethical capitalism.
When Legal Arguments Defy Evidence-Based Medicine
Physicians have a dilemma when patients have bronchitis. We just do not know whether whether we should prescribe antibiotics.
Great cases, interesting cases and sad cases
Rangel has blogged eloquently about this subject – The humanistic paradox of the study of medicine. In this rant he cites A Great Case.
Obesity costs us money
That we must as a society address obesity is not a new thought. Placing this battle into an economic perspective makes sense.
Why Ignorance Fuels Rising Expenses
The economic underpinnings of HSAs makes so much sense that I cannot understand why the Democrats oppose them so much.
Perhaps my last post on “great cases”
When we forget to respect patients such as the one which started this discussion, then we have lost part of our professionalism (in my opinion).
The Comprehensive Benefits of Regular Exercise
One should always worry when someone uses hyperbole and obfuscation to make points. Scare Tactics Part II.
The Debate Over Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery Safety
General surgeons should understand their limitations. As I read the article, apparently many surgeons do not understand.
Need abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery – find a vascular surgeon
This article makes some very important points. As a generalist, I know that one of my obligations to patients is to understand the limits of my expertise.
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Nearly 7 million people have private medical insurance, 6 million are in health cash benefit plans, and 3.5 million trade union members.