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Possibility that I will be on in-patient care?

Question by Zach: Possibility that I will be on in-patient care?
I had an overnight stay in the hospital. I’m actually still there. I took drugs with the intent of suicide. A social worker talked to me and she said she is recommending me for in-patient care. Please refrain… Continue reading

Passing a Key Spending Bill; Continuing the Debate on Health Care Reform

US Senator Jeff Bingaman highlights several provisions of the omnibus spending bill, passed out of the Senate on Sunday, which ensures continuity of government services. The bill contains key funding for New Mexico, including funding for military construction on New Mexicos Air Force bases, funding for health and education initiatives,… Continue reading

Your Home Health Care Aide: Establishing A Positive Relationship

Your Home Health Care Aide: Establishing A Positive Relationship
by Kim ChampionYou’ve made the decision to let an aide come into your home to assist. That was hard enough. Now you re getting apprehensive about what to expect when the aide arrives for work. If you don’t have experience with… Continue reading

Other countries with government run health care see long wait times for treatment, do you think we will soon?

Question by Raj Faneen: Other countries with government run health care see long wait times for treatment, do you think we will soon?
As well as denying drugs to patients because of there cost. Do you think health care reform in the US will lead us down the same… Continue reading

Nationalized health care?

Question by 1776 – 2008 R.I.P.: Nationalized health care?
Benefits who?

• “Americans have better survival rates than Europeans for common cancers.” Breast cancer mortality: 52% higher in Germany and 88% higher in the United Kingdom than in the U.S. Prostate cancer mortality: 604% higher in the U.K., 457%… Continue reading

Why does noone care that the elderly abuse the younger people?

Question by Stop grandparents rights!: Why does noone care that the elderly abuse the younger people?
Everyone always goes on about elderly abuse and the poor battered old people. Yes it’s wrong, BUT what about the fact that we have to put up with THEIR abuse?

I have a… Continue reading