doctor-centric medicine

this is what i found interesting:

"The difference is not just about cost, it's about attitude to healthcare," says Seamus Thompson, a family friend and former member of the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA), who introduced the Clarkes to the clinic. "Here, the patient is at the centre of everything."

Soon after Mr Clarke arrived, more than 25 specialists from all over China met for a case conference to discuss his treatment.

They devised a rigorous daily programme of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, hydrotherapy, psychotherapy, music therapy, speech therapy, recreational therapy and acupuncture.


in the US, you could never get these little demigods to pull their heads out far enough to even see the patient, let alone focus on them. and a nationwide conference for one patient? for the president maybe.

its just like this shiavo woman here. she was left to die 15 years ago and ever since the only question has been when? pathetic. Tweet