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Conflicts of Interest in Health Care For Long Life

Published on 2009-06-26 02:37:00

Conflicts of Interest in Health Care A conflict of interest in health care exists when a health care professional "with responsibility to others is influenced, consciously or unconsciously, by financial, personal, or other factors which involve self interest." In a profit-driven capitalistic system the typical motive for the existence of a conflict of interest is usually related to financial considerations. The Editor's experience in medicine has been

Why Need Health Care

Published on 2009-05-06 06:20:00

Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Health Physical Activity Recommendations National recommendations for physical activity encourage all Americans to engage in regular physical activity and reduce sedentary activities to promote health, psychological well-being, and a healthy body weight. Benefits of regular physical activity can include the Reduced risk of premature deathIncreased functional fitnessReduced risk of coronary heart diseaseAid in weight controlRedu

Universal Health Care a Necessity

Published on 2009-03-23 01:57:00

The stimulus package currently undergoing Senate debate, a combination of tax reductions and domestic spending designed to create jobs, is a step in the right direction to fixing the economy. In the long run, however, another glaring problem faces our economy. That "elephant in the room" is the condition of the American health care system. Approximately 46 million Americans are uninsured at the moment. Millions more, while they have insurance, could lose it at any point if they encounter signi