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Retail Clinics Get High Marks in Study

Is using one of those walk-in-clinics like at a store the same as going to a doctor’s office or a hospital?  According to recent research by the Rand Corp., the quality of the care you get is similar or better, but you’ll likely end up paying less at the retail clinic.  Much less if your [...]

End-of-Life Counseling Isn’t Just Good, It’s Essential

How did the idea that Medicare should pay for “end-of-life” counseling suddenly become such a hot button in the health care debate?  Because confused people seem to think that would lead to euthanasia.
I’m not certain who planted that absurd idea in their heads, but it seems to be part of hysteria being whipped up by [...]

Sites Help Patients Facing Difficult Choices Make Better Decisions

Every day millions of patients make weighty decisions about their health, usually they rely heavily, if not entirely, on their doctor’s opinions.  But do the doctor’s give out enough information so the patients can form useful opinions themselves? And do doctors listen to the patients about their preferences?
Recent research suggests many don’t, as this excellent [...]