My cousin is a physician in a neighboring community and he often tells me that he stopped practicing medicine a long time ago. Now the insurances tell them what services they will cover and when they will cover medications. It is no longer the physicians treating the patients, but the insurance companies calling the shots. Most of the insurance companies are driven by revenue rather than by the care that the patient receives. It is unfortunate, but it is the way the medical industry is today. I fear it will get worse before it gets better, and many medical professionals are getting out of the business because of that. what do you think?
Social, Behavioral, and Psychosocial Aspects of Epidemiology
Please respond to the following: After reviewing this week’s readings, analyze how social, behavioral, and psychosocial aspects of epidemiology are used to make decisions in a health care setting. Imagine you are going to work in a health care setting after finishing your readings for this week. How would you