Media must accept responsibility to patients

Article Abstract:

The media should only report information that does not harm the public's health and well-being, and medical reporting should be complete and accurate. The media can greatly influence the public, and they should exercise their First Amendment rights responsibly. Medical reporting is sometimes sponsored by people who stand to benefit from the report. Such 'advertising packaged in the form of a medical report' is very dangerous because of its apparent objectivity and legitimacy, and must not be allowed.

Ethical aspects, Mass media, Health education, Investigative reporting, Mass media in health education

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'For profit,' 'nonprofit' may no longer be meaningful

Article Abstract:

Hospitals have traditionally been considered either for-profit or non-profit based on their corporate form and their tax-status. However, there are not many differences between the two: both types of hospitals must earn revenues over and above their costs, both must invest in new technology, and both must be concerned with quality, efficiency and helping patients who might not be able to pay for health care. A new tax structure for all hospitals is proposed.

Hospitals, Hospital administration

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Who really are the handicapped in society?

Article Abstract:

The distinction between a person with handicaps and a handicapped person is reexamined. Persons with physical handicaps often become stronger individuals from having to meet their extra challenges. Truly handicapped people are those who feel overwhelmed by their problems, and who are unable to overcome them. Physicians must work to differentiate the two types of people because they need different approaches to treatment.

Psychological aspects, Disabled persons

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