Dial one yourself

Article Abstract:

There is concern among public health experts in the US that the number of conventional autopsies is dropping. Autopsies have a number of uses such as revealing new diseases, helping medical students to learn, and assessing whether surgery and drug treatments have been effective. Autopsies can be expensive, may be opposed by relatives, and may also not be recommended by physicians who are afraid that possible mistakes could be uncovered. Autopsy/Post Services is a company set up by Vidal Herrera which will provide autopsies for a fee.

United States, Medical & Health Services, Public health, Autopsy

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Big sister is watching you: telemedicine

Article Abstract:

The Hays Medical Center, which serves a large area of western Kansas, is making use of a 'telemedicine' program that involves televised patient visits, rather than the more costly home visits. However, problems include payment from Medicare, which covers only traditional care.

Usage, Innovations, Telemedicine, Rural health services

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Mishap in the operating theatre: American health care

Article Abstract:

Columbia/HCA Corp, the world's largest for-profit hospital and health care firm, is considering merger with Tenet Healthcare Corp, possibly in part because of Tenet's ethical image. Columbia itself is under investigation on a variety of charges.

Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Health care industry, Tenet Healthcare Corp., THC, HCA Inc.

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