About the book
Since the introduction of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965, the American health care system has steadily grown in size and complexity. Muriel R. Gillick takes readers on a narrative tour of American health care, incorporating the stories of older patients as they travel from the doctor’s office to the hospital to the skilled nursing facility, and examining the influence of forces as diverse as pharmaceutical corporations, device manufacturers, and health insurance companies on their experience. A scholar who has practiced medicine for over thirty years, Gillick offers readers an informed and straightforward view of health care from the ground up, revealing that many crucial medical decisions are based not on what is best for the patient but rather on outside forces, sometimes to the detriment of patient health and quality of life. Gillick suggests a broadly imagined patient-centered reform of the health care system with Medicare as the engine of change, a transformation that would be mediated through accountability, cost-effectiveness, and culture change.
Editions of Old and Sick in America
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781469635231
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469635248
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469635262
- EBook
- ISBN 9798890850164
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469635255
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890850157
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Since the introduction of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965, the American health care system has steadily grown in size and complexity. Muriel R. Gillick takes readers on a narrative tour of American health care, incorporating the stories of older patients as they travel from the doctor’s office to the hospital to the skilled nursing facility, and examining the influence of forces as diverse as pharmaceutical corporations, device manufacturers, and health insurance companies on their experience. A scholar who has practiced medicine for over thirty years, Gillick offers readers an informed and straightforward view of health care from the ground up, revealing that many crucial medical decisions are based not on what is best for the patient but rather on outside forces, sometimes to the detriment of patient health and quality of life. Gillick suggests a broadly imagined patient-centered reform of the health care system with Medicare as the engine of change, a transformation that would be mediated through accountability, cost-effectiveness, and culture change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old and Sick in America about?
Since the introduction of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965, the American health care system has steadily grown in size and complexity. Muriel R. Gillick takes readers on a narrative tour of American health care, incorporating the stories of older patients as they travel from the doctor’s office to the hospital to the skilled nursing facility, and examining the influence of forces as diverse as pharmaceutical corporations, device manufacturers, and health insurance companies on their experience. A scholar who has practiced medicine for over thirty years, Gillick offers readers an informed and straightforward view of health care from the ground up, revealing that many crucial medical decisions are based not on what is best for the patient but rather on outside forces, sometimes to the detriment of patient health and quality of life. Gillick suggests a broadly imagined patient-centered reform of the health care system with Medicare as the engine of change, a transformation that would be mediated through accountability, cost-effectiveness, and culture change.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Old and Sick in America?
Medicine and Nursing > Medicine / Healthcare: general issues / topics > Medicolegal issues
Where can I read a sample of Old and Sick in America?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781469635231
How long is Old and Sick in America and how many pages does it have?
Old and Sick in America has 326 page(s)
Is Old and Sick in America part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Studies in Social Medicine
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Old and Sick in America?
Muriel R. Gillick
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Old and Sick in America is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781469635231) and paperback(ISBN 9781469635248) and ebook(ISBN 9781469635262) and ebook(ISBN 9798890850164) and ebook(ISBN 9781469635255) and pdf(ISBN 9798890850157)
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