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…workers -- among them school teachers, laborers and office workers -- face years of frustration and delays to get medical care and $39 to $490 a week. That's the California workers compensation system. And it is damaging lives. ''This system chews people up…

…with inadequate or no health insurance. The rise in drug prices is causing the public to ask why. The reasons include the immense research costs, consumer advertising and the growth of managed care. The continue rise in prescription drugs costs has touched off intense…

…to ensure administration of medication is the use of Directly Observed Therapy, which calls for health care workers and volunteers to visit patients at shelters to visually confirm administration. DOT not only prevents the transmission of tuberculosis, but also…

…and southern Oklahoma. Eligibility requires each patient to have a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) card from a federally recognized tribe. The hospital is a 53-bed acute care facility, including a 36-bed Medical/Surgical unit, 13-bed OB/GYN unit, 4…

…., Moore, T. J., Scoboria, A., & Nicholls, S. S. (2002). The emperor's new drugs: an analysis of antidepressant medication data submitted to the U.S. food and drug administration. Prevention & Treatment, 5, Montano, C. B. (1999). Primary care…

…difficult predictions might be, Medical World News on May 5, 1974, reported a case of a woman with myasthenia gravis who lived “artificially” for 652 days in intensive care and then made a remarkable recovery. Said a hospital representative at the Harbor General…

…to make on this topic. In a story from BBC news, "Recent guidelines from the General Medical Council recommend that people should be involved in all decisions about their medical care." The second important matter facing Pat and Chris is the rising cost…

…Supportive Care Information for Health Professionals By The National Cancer Institute Important: This information is intended for use by doctors and other health care professionals. If you are a cancer patient, your doctor can explain how it applies…

…of the time the mother of the unwanted child is very young and inexperienced or too poor to take care of the child. The child is usually malnourished, has no medical care, and gets very little attention or love. The foster care system isn't any better. Only…

…intake. Some medications, medical processes and treatments may cause loss of desire to eat. Finally economic status plays an important role in nutrition as the lower the status the less capable the Senior is at obtaining the level of proper nutrition. Some…