Growing up medical

Article Abstract:

Although physicians and their families are often viewed as models for the rest of us, in truth, they frequently have many problems. Physicians tend to be perfectionists who are hypercritical and demanding of their children and spouses. Physicians are often caretakers for everyone except their own families. Also, many give little care to themselves; rates of suicide and drug addiction are much higher among physicians than the general population. Often the qualities that are praised within the profession are at odds with those required for a healthy family life. A compulsive type A personality may make a good doctor, but his personal life may suffer from his impatience, irritability, and lack of intimacy. The increasing number of women entering the profession and social changes regarding health care have had some positive effects. Divorce rates are lower for physicians, but reports of marital dissatisfaction are higher. Medical school and the internship period are especially damaging to a physician's personal relationships. Sleep deprivation, social isolation, responsibility beyond abilities, and fear of failure can all lead to emotional withdrawal and suppression. A physician must decide early in training that he will not let commitment to the medical profession damage his personal relationships. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)

Psychological aspects, Editorial, Physicians, Medical professions, Children, Family, Medical education

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Medical care cost containment

Article Abstract:

Individuals can reduce the costs of their personal health care because the costs of highly technical diagnostic and treatment interventions can be avoided by adopting various lifestyle habits. In 13 of the 15 most common diseases in which intervention is necessary, lifestyle is a major contributing factor in the illness. Healthy diets, exercise programs and the use of seatbelts are a few of the personal choices suggested to prevent disease or injury. Educating oneself on how to neutralize the harmful effects of various environmental toxins through nutritional supplementation is also suggested. Finally, terminally ill patients should be offered the option of signing a "living will", giving doctors and hospitals permission to omit heroic measures in prolonging life when hope of recovery is gone, since 35 percent of hospital costs are incurred by these patients on the last three weeks of care.

Evaluation, Economic aspects, Preventive medicine, Health education, Living wills, Medicine, Preventive

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Can you afford to get sick?

Article Abstract:

An estimated 50 million Americans have inadequate medical coverage, and 37 million of those have no health insurance. People with inadequate coverage often end up with large bills to pay. A list of preexisting conditions not covered by all insurers is presented.

Personal narratives, Finance, Medically uninsured persons, Health insurance

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