April 10, 2007
What Makes a Difference
Perry A. Klaassen, MD, writes in JAMA that insurance makes a difference.
The difference in the outcome of these two similar situations is obvious. I had good health insurance, received optimal care, and 5-1/2 years later I not only have survived, but lead a fairly normal life even though I still have cancer and have to have regular treatment. My patient had no health insurance, delayed her evaluation and treatment, and died less that two years following diagnosis of a preventable and treatable disease.
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