Wednesday, March 24, 2010

After Reading Chapter 3:


Dr. Nolen describes treating wealthy patients differently than poor, indigent, alcoholic ones. This is a problem with our health care system. What do you think could remedy this situation so that all patients are treating fairly and equally?

Sunday, March 21, 2010

After Reading Chapters 1 and 2:


Respond via the BLOG (for periods 3,5,6) to:

1.) Would you have chosen a hospital similar to Bellevue or a “white-tower” hospital in the suburbs?

2.) Do you think Dr. Nolen should have asked the Attending Physician for more help during his first appendectomy operation? Why? Why not?