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CMDA ‘s The Point from September 2011 summarizes state vs. federal conflict over abortion funding and gives action points

Posted on: February 28th, 2012 by LindaFlower_MD No Comments

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Bishops Refuse to comply with Obamacare

Posted on: January 31st, 2012 by LindaFlower_MD No Comments

At least three Catholic bishops have said they will not comply with the mandate the Obama administration put in place recently in Obamacare that will force religious employers to pay for birth control, contraception and drugs that may cause abortions in their health care plans.

The Coming Doctor Shortage

Posted on: December 26th, 2011 by LindaFlower_MD No Comments

Source: Herbert Pardes, “The Coming Doctor Shortage,” Wall Street Journal, [...]

Super Committee Quits; Will Doctors Quit Too!

Posted on: December 2nd, 2011 by LindaFlower_MD No Comments

Super Committee Quits; Will Doctors Quit Too! Now that the [...]

Florida Judge declares Healthcare Law Unconstitutional by aizenmann@washpost.com goldsteina@washpost.com

Posted on: November 8th, 2011 by LindaFlower_MD No Comments

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/31/AR2011013103804.html Old news , lest we forget: Judge strikes down [...]

Obama administration announces that Americans will be forced to pay for abortion-inducing contraceptives

Posted on: August 17th, 2011 by LindaFlower_MD No Comments

TPRC agrees with Texas Right to Life: by Texas Right to [...]

Challenge to Obamacare by Texas Hospital

Posted on: May 26th, 2011 by LindaFlower_MD No Comments

Read how the regulations are already interfering with quality and [...]

National Cancer Institute Researcher Admits Abortion-Breast Cancer Link True by Steven Ertelt | WASHINGTON, DC | LIFENEWS.COM | 1/1/09 9:00 AM

05.11.12

This is an older article to remind us what has been known for awhile but is frequently denied: There is a medically significant increased risk of breast cancer caused by abortion. My guess is many folks just don’t want to believe it, thus causing more women to suffer late effects of their uninformed choice.

Setting faith aside can make doctors less effective, researchers find

Both Curlin and Dr. Daniel Sulmasy, an internist who also serves on the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, said they believe that as the gap between health care and religion has widened, the quality of care for patients has diminished.
Commentary: Since the 1970′s studies have shown a positive correlation between health and faith. It is more recent that some have protested what some consider to be a conflict between religion and science. However, most patients find hope in medicine practiced with compassion and sensitivity to their spiritual awareness. L.F.

AAFP endorces “choosing wisely” to decrease unnecessary testing

05.05.12

“AAFP has joined eight other medical specialty organizations to launch the Choosing Wisely campaign, an initiative of the ABIM Foundation.” Only if this encorages doctors to individualize care rather than some check list will this save money and encorage patient safety. L.F.