Managed-care gag cheats the patients

Article Abstract:

Many managed care plans include in their contracts with doctors a rule barring him or her from discussing many important issues with patients, thus depriving patients of their moral and legal rights. These organizations want to keep patients from gaining information that could lead them to demand different, potentially more expensive care options. Physicians are bound by the legal doctrine of informed consent to share with patients all relevant information, but doing so will often cost them their job.

United States, Laws, regulations and rules, Physician and patient, Physician-patient relations, Managed care plans (Medical care)

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More than a lick of paint and a new loo

Article Abstract:

It has become increasingly common for specialised developers to purchase run-down large country houses and convert them into smaller units. In the past, houses of this kind have often been used as offices or training establishments, but many are now being put up for sale. There is growing demand for apartments in country houses, especially from people attracted to the country lifestyle but who could not afford to renovate an entire house alone.

Remodeling and renovation, Country homes

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Manual labor: as you wander from appliance to appliance, directions in hand, you may feel that there is room for further progress

Article Abstract:

The bane of many people in the US is coping with directions for the use of the electronic gadgets that fill our homes. From VCRs to washing machines to devices with flashing LCD lights to the latest software, we are inundated with a form of language in instruction manuals, difficult to decode.

Psychological aspects, Column, Electronics industry, Humor and anecdotes, Home appliances industry, Appliance industry, Public relations, Consumers, Jargon (Terminology), End users

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