sábado, 8 de enero de 2011

Health Columns

Health Columns
PATIENT MONEY
Dr. Jeffrey Kullgren, an internist and clinical scholar at the University of Pennsylvania, specializes in research on the impact of consumer-driven health care.

A Talk With the Doctor May Help Patients Afford Care

An internist offers tips for negotiating prices with health care providers.
DOCTOR AND PATIENT

When Insurers Put Profits Between Doctor and Patient

“Deadly Spin” is an evenhanded yet riveting account of the inner workings of the health care insurance industry.
CASES

A Winding Path to the Emergency Room

A doctor follows the surprisingly long, circuitous path to treatment for one emergency room patient.
PERSONAL HEALTH

Gay or Straight, Youths Aren’t So Different

Despite publicity about the risk of suicide among gay teenagers, research has found more similarities than differences among gay and straight adolescents.
REALLY?

The Claim: Taking a Walk Can Help Reduce Cravings

A simple trick could come in handy for those trying to break a bad habit or cut back on food: go for a walk.

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