Any suggestions on books

[Darwin]

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Anyone know of any descent books to read about the status of medicine today...ie. HMO's, insured vs. uninsured, etc. Thanks.

 

[shireen]

try anything by susan foote, deborah stone, or dahl. right now i am reading a book on health care reform. it should be exactly what you are looking for. unfortunately it's at home so i'll post the title and author later this evening.

 

[UCMonkey]

I read a great one a while ago by the former editor of JAMA on what is wrong with the healthcare system, and he makes some interesting suggestions about what to do about it. I believe the title was Severed Trust. I have the book at home, so I'll post all the info later tonight.

 

[Darwin]

Thanks...I'll hang tight.

 

[shireen]

here's that book title i promised...
it's called "Governing Health: The Politics of Health Policy," the authors are Carol S. Weissert and William G. Weissert.
It's offers a good perspective. Hope this helps!!!

 

[DJ W.R.]

Here's another one you might want to read...not as dense and intimidating as it sounds:

Time to Heal: American Medical Education from the Turn of the Century to the Era of Managed Care -- Kenneth M. Ludmerer

 

[Darwin]

Thanks everyone...it is GREATLY appreciated.