A discussion on Life, Culture, Politics, Art, Medicine. From Jonathan a Family Medicine Resident in Tennessee.
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Health Insurance
Published on 2009-08-21 15:07:00
I usually keep my discussions on policy and health issues thoughtful. I apologize if the tone of this is more emotional and frustrated.My very healthy son just got turned down for health insurance. He has a very mild case of Intestinal Neuronal Dysplasia. For this the insurance underwriter has said he will never be insured –not only for the IND but for any medical care ever!I could understand this if he had a severe case of cerebral palsy and his care would certainly cost many thousands a ye
Healthcare Reform and Abortion
Published on 2009-07-30 15:47:00
As a physician I am often asked what should be done to fix healthcare.I am still trying to figure that out myself. There is a massive bill being debated by our leaders that will change healthcare for decades to come. It sounds like it has some good ideas, although I am withholding judgment till I understand the plan better.One thing I am certain of however, is that citizens of conscience should oppose using tax dollars to pay for abortion. While the bill doesn't mention abortion specifically, wi
Self-Control: Gates and Crowley
Published on 2009-07-24 16:24:00
Sgt. James Crowley and Henry Louis Gates Jr. have become the source of ceaseless public discussion in the last few days. Both men were in a stressful situation. Both men got angry. Both men probably misjudged the other. Both felt so certain of the prejudices of the other that they became too offended to admit any misjudgment on their own part. Either could have ended the situation by simply calming down. Instead it escalated and now their argument is at the center of a media circus.While
