tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519234397783312626.post5587544731993879836..comments2023-10-09T11:42:57.305-04:00Comments on Healthcare, etc.: The cost-effectiveness of patient empowermentMarya Zilberberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16080475886113209344noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519234397783312626.post-31426229070684556372009-10-16T17:59:55.547-04:002009-10-16T17:59:55.547-04:00Maggie, Evan, thanks for your comments.
Maggie, I...Maggie, Evan, thanks for your comments.<br /><br />Maggie, I see what you mean. However, although it is tempting to think that a more prompt consultation would have avoided some days in the hospital, there is no guarantee that this is the case. And you know how much I love Pulmonologists!<br /><br />Evan, I completely agree. Enjoyed your post as well.Marya Zilberberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080475886113209344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519234397783312626.post-34847022367225045172009-10-16T17:04:47.633-04:002009-10-16T17:04:47.633-04:00This is a terrific point, Marya.
The fundamental ...This is a terrific point, Marya.<br /><br />The fundamental issue in health care is that doctors don't - or can't - spend the time they need with patients. <br /><br />And so all the things that make for good quality medical care - spending time with your patient, thinking about their problems, and helping them make informed decisions - are fundamentally devalued. <br /><br />It happens because we are fixated on money over medicine. <br /><br />So, yes, I believe if you do what's right, it does save money. But as you point out, the reason to do what's right is far more important than that. <br /><br />More here: http://bit.ly/b3GOz<br /><br />Thank you for your thoughtful post,<br /><br />Evan FalchukEvan Falchukhttp://www.seefirstblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519234397783312626.post-1825224773561462222009-10-15T18:56:05.247-04:002009-10-15T18:56:05.247-04:00Small case in point, and not connected with end-of...Small case in point, and not connected with end-of-life care but with unnecessary hospital costs. A friend's daughter was hospitalized last Thursday with chronic bronchitis. Difficulty breathing, fever, etc. She was given massive antibiotics and kept through the weekend. On Monday, she was worse, so the hospital finally sent for a pulmonologist who diagnosed a viral infection called, I think, broncolitis that would take its course. She was discharged a few hours later.<br /><br />If the hospital had called the pulmonologist earlier, say on Friday, a weekend's worth of expensive hospital care could've been avoided. Patient is now at home and getting better, as expected.Maggie Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09397320196343147825noreply@blogger.com