Patients should not only be more self-conscious but be much more involved in their own healthcare. Articles like this one by Steve and Avery are helping in making patients aware of the fact that it's not just the doctor, clinics or insurance that is responsible. We as patients have to familiarize ourselves with health related topics. It seems sometimes we know more about the next car we want to buy than the medical treatment we are going to have.
High costs in the healthcare system seem to have the effect that patients are avoiding needed medical treatment. Medical Tourism is an option that lets some people shiver ... but it's actually a very valid option. Travelling over state or country borders for affordable health is something patients should consider.
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Dr. Thomas H Treutler 5:52PM May 08, 2012