How to Learn more about Health Care

[Haybrant]

Hi,
Im currently applying and I know through my shadowing experiences I want nothing more than to be a doctor for various reasons unrelated to this post. I have a rudimentary understanding of the health care system but am curious what is the best way to learn alot more - from its origin to future outlook (hmo, ppo, single vs multipayer systems etc...). What should i read/ what sites should i visit so I can understand/learn more about this side of medicine. Thanks!

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[txguy]

I asked the same question...here you go:

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=132900

-tx

 

[docmemi]

you can also just google it.

but remember, during interviews, be yourself at all times! remember your interviewer is human too and you are too just have a normal conversation.

 

[CaptainJack02]

Hi,
Im currently applying and I know through my shadowing experiences I want nothing more than to be a doctor for various reasons unrelated to this post. I have a rudimentary understanding of the health care system but am curious what is the best way to learn alot more - from its origin to future outlook (hmo, ppo, single vs multipayer systems etc...). What should i read/ what sites should i visit so I can understand/learn more about this side of medicine. Thanks!

i really liked "understanding healthcare policy" by bodenheimer to help me figure out the healthcare system both in the us and abroad.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...=lpr_g_1/104-8857745-1507104?v=glance&s=books

 

[Angry Guy]

Another thing you can do is injure yourself several times, get sent to the ER, and you get a real close-up on the medical profession. Don't neglect to inflict damage on your eyes, genito-urinary tract, and go all the way with a compound fracture - you'll want to experience all the different fields of medicine and their situations. Let me know how this works. If you die in the process, please don't haunt me. I don't have time for ghosts.

 

[jlee9531]

Another thing you can do is injure yourself several times, get sent to the ER, and you get a real close-up on the medical profession. Don't neglect to inflict damage on your eyes, genito-urinary tract, and go all the way with a compound fracture - you'll want to experience all the different fields of medicine and their situations. Let me know how this works. If you die in the process, please don't haunt me. I don't have time for ghosts.

thanks for the laugh. haha. ive been in need of some.