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On this weeks program, Dr. Dan examines the issue of medical futility, the concept of dealing with conflicts about treatment decisions, defining a very narrow window through which the clinician may unilaterally withhold or withdraw treatment deemed to be futile. Also, Dr. Edney offers perspective on the recent move by President Obama to lift the ban on federal funding of embryonic stem cell research.
These are indeed trying times as America’s economy seems to be experiencing a recession. Although healthcare may seem to be recession-proof, this doesn’t mean that families and indiviuals must not face making some tough decisions. Dr. Dan shares pratical insight and advice in dealing with such areas as discretionary income, deductibles and copays and how your doctor can help you to make it through.
President Obama recently brought industry leaders, lawmakers, doctors and consumer groups to the White House for a healthcare forum to build momentum for his effort to reduce costs and expand insurance coverage. On this program Dr. Dan examines the meeting, the objectives and the statements made by the President and those in attendance.
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