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Health Care Reform Issues, Michael Moore
submitted by: admin on 11/22/2024
Michael Moore has hit the nail on the head when he exposes the conflicts of interest that protect the medical industry and take advantage of the underprivileged. He cites the disparaties in health care and the corruption of those in power that are getting rich
Health Care Reform: A Physician's Point of View
submitted by: admin on 11/22/2024
Dr. Lonnie Bristow and Dr. Len held a town hall meeting on health care reform with the two MDs from different perspectives. The issues discussed include the insurance industry, big pharma, hospitals, universal health care, and solutions we support. We need a health care reform that includes wellness and prevention as well as health care for all.
Health Medicine: Its History with Michael Mayer, PhD
submitted by: admin on 09/23/2013
One of the founders and developers of Health Medicine shares the story of how the model came into existence. The economics involved with health medicine practice are a limiting factor. The nature and style of Healing Circles is reviewed. Two aspects of these circles were information exchange to connection of the entire group was most satisfying.
HIV/AIDS with David Rasnick, PhD
submitted by: admin on 11/22/2024
The controversy between the mainstream and CAM thinkers is very interesting. We review the arguments and conflicts of interest.
HMO Medicine, Consequences of Insufficient Time
submitted by: admin on 11/22/2024
We are losing personalized care with HMO medicine. The one size fits all approach, lack of personal continuity, and fragmented care is now what is offered. Medicine is becoming a job rather than a passion.
How We Pick Our Doctor
submitted by: admin on 10/08/2013
Before going to medical school it is very important that students take a careful look at what being a physician means today. HMO medicine has changed the way medicine is practiced and health care has become a business first and service second. There are many health care disciplines are available and students should consider each of these disciplines...
Ignored Medical Breakthroughs
submitted by: admin on 10/09/2013
Every year there are advances in research that should be brought forward into clinical practice but don't make it because of conflicts of interest. One reason is that new technologies may require more study or financial investment by the practitioner. Second, new technologies will replace old ones that are profitable. The example of the photon stimulator...
Influenza Vaccines
submitted by: admin on 10/09/2013
This show provides an overview of flu vaccines and questions the lack of science justifying their usage. The CDC's position is not science based and its recommendations are unjustified.
Insurance Company Thinking
submitted by: admin on 10/09/2013
Insurance companies depend on our being sick to make a profit. Physicians released the purse strings of medicine to the insurance industry. Now they control the practice of medicine. MDs need to take back this financial authority..
Integrative Medicine with Martin Rossman, MD.
submitted by: admin on 10/09/2013
As a pioneer in Integrative medicine, Dr. Rossman defines what it is, describes how it works, and why we must use it in health care today. We will do much better in helping people recover from illness by working together.
Is Medicine Good Science?
submitted by: admin on 10/09/2013
It is assumed that medical research and practice are basesd on good science? Studies in major peer reviewed journals report that about 15% of medicine is based on solid science. We also have good data showing that very little research is based on solid science. Many examples are given. Conflicts of interest and economic greed are common.
It's Time For Health Care Efficiency
submitted by: admin on 10/09/2013
The government has taken the position that health care reform will lead to cost savings by being more proficient. However, we're adding 30 million more people to the system and are still trying to save costs...where's the logic? The problem is that the economy cannot stand to reduce health care costs because it is an economic stimulus in itself.
Level of Exercise Predicts Quality of Life and Longevity
submitted by: admin on 05/19/2014
A study out of University College London published in the April 2014 issue of BMJ.com showed that low levels of physical function that included grip strength, chair rise speed, and standing balance predicted longevity and quality of life in mid-life.
Scientists followed 5000 people aged 53 for 13 years. There were 177 deaths, and those with...
Mammograms: A Ten Year Study Shows no Benefit Under age 50
submitted by: admin on 10/10/2013
Many studies show that mammograms in women under 50 are not useful. The US is the only country that does mammograms in this age group. The reasons are explained. Too many biopsies result and many cancers are missed that lead to stress and unnecessary costs.
Manifesto for Medical Practice with Wes Rocki, MD
submitted by: admin on 10/10/2013
Healing is an inert capacity of all life. The practice of medicine is set up primarily to make money, not provide service. Money is made even when patients are harmed. Understanding the miracle of healing and a strong intention of being authentic are important aspects of good health care practice.
McDonald's in Pediatric Hospitals: What is the Message?
submitted by: admin on 10/10/2013
Follow the dollars and you'll understand why this has happened. Today's medicine does not appreciate the value and importance of good nutrition. Mainstream medicine doesn't practice nutritional medicine, not even GI MD's.
Medical Buzz Words Signal Economic Take Over
submitted by: admin on 10/11/2013
When the buzz words of medical practice change, they reflect a change in how it works. Today's medicine now looks at hospitals as factories and office visits as economic transactions. Patients are no longer patients but consumers or customers. Doctors and nurses are considered providers.
Reducing medicine to economics makes a mockery of the bond between...
Medical Journal Articles: Should the Public Have Free Access?
submitted by: admin on 10/11/2013
We pay for the National Institute of Health's research with our tax dollars. Yet we pay again to get the information from medical journals. Medical journals have become a business first and service when possible.
Medical Residents Working Hours are Excessive
submitted by: admin on 10/11/2013
Traditionally, doctors-in-training have been abused in many ways. The reasons for this and the issues involved are explored. It is a sad reflection of how money runs America and how inappropriate medical training really is.
Medicare Prescription Plan Problems
submitted by: admin on 10/11/2013
The Medicare prescription plan provides some cost savings, but the government is prohibited from negotiating for lower prices and there is a hole in coverage that many cannot afford to pay for.
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