The last priesthood: the coming revolution in medical care delivery

Article Abstract:

The concept of a certified home practitioner (CHP) is proposed as a new category of certified health care provider. Requisites for certification would include formal courses on practical anatomy and applied physiology and pharmacology; physical assessment or patient examination; basic treatment procedures; and the use of certified, computer based, medical expert systems. Benefits and drawbacks of such a concept are discussed.

Medicine, Practice, Medical personnel, Medical practice

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A better way to spur medical research and development

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Methods used by the US government to encourage medical research are discussed, with focus on the use of patents and direct government funding. Advance commitments made by the government to purchase new vaccines are also recommended.

United States, Research, Finance, Prices and rates, Medical research, Patents, Malaria vaccine, Malaria vaccines

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The futility of medical necessity

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US medical planners and healthcare providers are using the 'medical necessity' clause to avoid providing the very latest medical aid to those insured.

Health aspects, Laws, regulations and rules, Medical care, Health planning, Medical policy, Health policy, Medical care needs assessment

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