Health and Society
The U.S. population has many disparities in health and well-being when you compare social, economic and environmental conditions. Researchers and scholars are studying ways to improve the nations health as a whole by examining various factors that influence health and inform public policy. Some academic programs have been designed to establish leaders in the health-care community who recognize these differences and look beyond the traditional spheres for ideas.
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- Q Is there flexibility in the price of surgery?
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It depends. To the extent you are covered by insurance, such as Medicare or through an HMO, the price has already been set. If you have regular health insurance, then your insurance company will typically pay the usual and customary charges of... Full Answer
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- Q What are some safety guidelines for generic drugs and medications?
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Dr. Tod Cooperman, PharmacySafety guidelines for generic drugs include sticking with a specific generic if it's working, avoiding time-released formulas and monitoring the drug's effects. Watch as consumer healthcare expert Tod Cooperman, MD, explains these guidelines. Full Answer
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- Q How can we improve public health?
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Dr. David Katz, Integrative MedicineHere’s what I would do if I were the philosopher-king of public health: I would eradicate tobacco use. Those currently addicted to tobacco would need authorization from a physician to get it and would at the same time receive every... Full Answer
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- Q How can I get through airport security if I have a health condition?
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Betty Long, RN, MHA, NursingHere are some suggestions to make air travel safer and easier for travelers dealing with health issues.- If you need to sit before, or at some point during, the screening process, the TSA rules say you can sit. Speak up and let one of the TSA personnel... Full Answer
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- Q How do I file a VA disability claim for military sexual trauma?
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To file a VA disability claim for military sexual trauma, you should first submit it with your regional VBA office that will review it and request any supporting evidence such as your service records and private medical records. Be prepared to... Full Answer
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- Q How do I determine eligibility for VA treatment of military sexual trauma?
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According to the VA, any veteran who believes he/she has experienced military sexual trauma can apply for counseling and treatment at any VA medical facility, Readjustment Counseling Service or Veterans Benefits Office. You can apply to... Full Answer
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- Q How can I talk to my doctor about end-of-life issues?
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Unfortunately, your doctor is unlikely to broach the subject, so it’s up to you. You might wonder how to begin this conversation without seeming morbid. I humbly offer several openers for your consideration: “I just read about a study... Full Answer
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- Q Why should I talk to my doctor about my end-of-life wishes?
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Katie Ortlip, Hospice NursingIt has been well established that the more we discuss our end-of-life wishes, the more likely they are to come true! Having this talk with your doctor with family members present is a good first step to planning for this often difficult time. The next... Full Answer
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- Q How can I determine how my doctor feels about end-of-life issues?
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I recommend starting with a positive, upbeat declaration that, by gum, you feel healthy, you love life and you intend to savor its fullness as long as humanly possible. But you also believe in preparedness, and you’d like to make sure the... Full Answer
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- Q What is the difference between assisted suicide and aid in dying?
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The contrast between aid in dying, in which a knowledgeable, merciful physician gives his elderly, dying patient the means to halt end-of-life suffering, and assisted suicide, in which a malicious predator seeks out and victimizes physically... Full Answer
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