tomz
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This article by Maggie Mahar, who wrote an excellent book called Money Driven Medicine, discusses some of the reasons why the US spends more on healthcare per capita than anywhere else and why the Massachusetts plan isn't doing as well as they hoped.
This quote, from the beginning of the article, is especially relevant.
This quote, from the beginning of the article, is especially relevant.
“If your personal doctor told you that you had an incurable and fatal disease, would you accept that diagnosis or seek a second opinion?
“You have to love the British. You can just hear an Englishman saying ‘Well, Luv, it’s been a good life, hasn’t it? Now let’s make a pot of tea and discuss the funeral arrangements.”
- In the U.S. 91 percent of patients said they would seek a second opinion.
- In Canada 80 percent “ “ “ “ “ “ “
- In Australia 71 percent “ “
- In New Zealand 51 percent
- In the U.K. 28 percent