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Friday, November 27, 2009

The Doctor Prescribes These Readings















Dr. Lisa Morrison shared some thought-provoking stories about problems with our current American health care system. She recommended three readings for further information. Here are the links.

Economic View:
A Public Option Isn't A Curse, Or A Cure, by Richard H. Thaler
New York Times, August 16, 2009


Why We Must Ration Health Care, by Peter Singer,
New York Times, July 19, 2009


Annals of Medicine: The Cost Conundrum, by Atul Gawande,
The New Yorker, June 1, 2009

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Labels: Atul Gawande, government-run health care, NYT, Peter Singer, public option, rationing, Richard Thaler, The New Yorker
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