Education
The world of health care and medical science is continuously changing and MyCare PHC wants to help you stay as educated as possible on this vital topic.
Every day there is fresh information about new therapies; new applications of existing therapies; evidence of the efficacy of alternative treatments; breakthroughs in medical science; news about the implications of drug trials; and many other topics about which it is important to be informed.
In addition to accessing links to the types of articles described above, you will also find links to the websites of other organizations or governmental bodies that provide valuable information, and links to local practitioners who provide goods and services that we believe will help you to maximize your wellness:
- Adverse Drug Reactions Rise Sharply, Study Finds (LA Times – 9/11/2007 – REQUIRES LOG IN) – It appears that the number of serious adverse events and deaths attributed to prescription medications has nearly tripled since the Food and Drug Administration initiated a system in 1998 to make it easier to report significant side effects.
- Insurers’ Lists on Doctors Under Fire (WSJ Online – 8/21/2007) – As the health care industry struggles to promote quality, the need for physician rankings has emerged. This article describes the issues around the ranking systems that have been created by several of the large insurance companies. Claims that rankings are based more on how much each physician costs the insurance companies, instead of strictly on service quality, has caused an adverse reaction from the medical community.
