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American capitalism gone with a whimper . . . . .

Posted on: November 27th, 2011 by LindaFlower_MD No Comments

This letter was sent to me in 2009 but is [...]

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 [...]

Dominionism? Worldview of some Presidential Candidates

Posted on: August 12th, 2011 by LindaFlower_MD No Comments

Dangerous Influences: The New Yorker, Michele Bachmann, and Me by [...]

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.

Texas Physicians Resource Council

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American capitalism gone with a whimper . . . . .

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

Dominionism? Worldview of some Presidential Candidates