Archive for May, 2010

How do the health care reform proposals address care for illegal aliens?

Sunday, May 30th, 2010

manwithnoname asked: Many have said that the reason health care is so expensive is that hospitals pass on the cost of caring for people with no insurance, including illegal aliens, to people who pay their bills or have insurance. If we are to have a comprehensive system, won't this issue need ...

What country will Americans go for health care once our system is socialized?

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

Freakazoid asked: Many Canadians currently get medical treatment in the USA. Where will Canadians and Americans go for health care once our own system is socialized? My guess is Costa Rica. Many already go there for treatments not approved by the FDA.Direct Vent Gas Fireplace

A Primer in Health Care Advance Directives

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Joshua Keleske asked: Advances in modern medicine have made it possible to prolong the lives of seriously ill individuals without always offering realistic hope for improvement or a cure. For some individuals, the possibility of extended life is viewed as meaningful and beneficial. For others, prolonging life artificially may only ...

Defining Dog Health Care

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

Roland Jefferson III asked: It is most important to realize that to be successful in the goal of providing your companion with a happy and contented life style, the form of dog health care that works best for your pet, must include exercise and diet as well as frequent checkups ...

What percentage of Britain’s national budget is spent on health care?

Friday, May 21st, 2010

andy c asked: A whopping 37% of America's federal budget is spent on Social Security. Medicare (health care for the elderly) and Medicaid (health care for the poor), which are part of Social Security, account for 20% of total government expenditure. America spends more money than any other country ...

Canadian Health Care: The Difference

Friday, May 21st, 2010

David Faulkner asked: Canada is a former member of the British Empire, not that you would know to look at it at the moment! It is now a long-standing independent country but still bears a resemblance to the country that it was once under in certain ways, and health care ...

Health Care Providers Offer Special Skills and Knowledge

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

Roland Jefferson III asked: Health care providers come in all shapes and sizes, but these people and organizations have one common goal. The health care providers are dedicated to caring for people who are ill and helping people prevent illnesses. The basic health care providers are the nurses, doctors and ...

Why do health care reform opponents like to ration health care in the way they do?

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

i_was_myself asked: The current type of rationing is one of making medical care expensive enough that people with little means are hesitant to go to the doctor for anything. This results in people only getting medical attention when they are severely sick. Usually it is the most expensive type of ...

Insurance Is Very Important For Long Term Health Care

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Roland Jefferson III asked: If you are diagnosed with an illness that requires long term health care, then you definitely need to look into getting medical insurance. Medical insurance will make sure that you are protected financially against all of those medical visits and medications that you will require. No ...

What politician is against health care reform?

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Mariposa asked: I have to do an assignment where I have to speak about somebody on each side of health care reform and discuss how they present their selves and identities. For the side that's for it, I am going to pick Michael Moore. I know he is not a ...