How to Avoid Big Brother

Posted by barbarahales

A study performed by the National Institute of Health showed an increasing patient number seeking alternative medicine. Though claims made by complementary and alternative healthcare providers tout their benefits, many claims have not been substantiated as yet. The study suggested that “Americans seek alternative therapies (including acupuncture, chiropractics and massage) when access to conventional care [...]

Big Brother Crept Into Your Room Last Night

Posted by barbarahales

  Did you know that the government is essentially coercing your doctor to put YOUR records into a computer network?  The theory behind this CHAOS- or change in operating systems is so that you will get better care and every doctor you see will know what tests and medications were prescribed previously. Recognizing that CHAOS [...]

Do EMR and EHR Spell Doomsday?

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It may be 2009, not 1984, but the book by George Orwell may indeed be predictive of the future.   A modified quote from Chapter two states “ the past is dead, the future is unimaginable”.  Read further to see what I mean.   As part of the commitment President Obama has made for health [...]