Review of Surviving the Business of Healthcare
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Review of Surviving the Business of Healthcare
[Following is a volunteer review of "Surviving the Business of Healthcare" by Barbara Galutia Regis PA-C.]
Healthcare is a human right. Unfortunately, the service is accorded to citizens as a privilege. The cost of accessing healthcare has reached skyrocketing proportions, which plunges individuals into financial turmoil. Surviving the Business of Healthcare by Barbara Galutia Regis PA-C delves into the pertinent subject of healthcare.
Barb, the author of this book, developed a rare form of cancer while crafting this book. Instead of wriggling to the cocoon of comfort, she came out of the predicament motivated to inspire patients and healthcare providers. She desires to see the health sector flourishing. Barb suggests that medical providers provide medication based on the diagnosis. It is the patient’s role to inform the physician of any underlying conditions and allergies to avert adverse effects of the drug. Patients pay for the services offered by hospitals. Therefore, they have the right to raise questions regarding any care provided by hospitals. She notes that drug companies are profit-oriented. People must, therefore, research medical therapy alternatives to avoid exploitation by the companies. The author asserts that generic drugs are cost-effective and provide protection against ailments. She authoritatively states that people shouldn’t be guinea pigs for drug experimentation. It means the investigation of drugs due to safety and effectiveness concerns is vital.
I liked most the case studies provided by the author. She provided illustrations of the turnovers made by businessmen investing in the insurance industry. Barb also dissects the income of physicians and the loans owed once they complete studying. My favorite scenario was the demonstration of the benefits of insurance covers over out-of-pocket medical expenses. These examples dispensed profound clarity on various aspects of the medical field. The use of common words and phrases makes the message easy to fathom. Again, the rhetorical questions allowed me to reflect on the best health practices.
The only thing that I disliked in this book was the mention of some companies in the health arena. Though unintended, I felt like this was a marketing strategy, which contradicts the book’s objective of empowering people health-wise. Most of the information also revolves around the US. Therefore, it seems best suited for her residents.
I deduct a point and rate this book three out of four stars because of the negatives highlighted. I cannot rate it lower because the book is informative. It also empowers the readers to take bold moves to ameliorate their medical situations and grow economically.
I recommend this book to anyone interested in health issues. Lastly, the editing was professional since I noticed one minor grammatical error.
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Healthcare is a human right. Unfortunately, the service is accorded to citizens as a privilege. The cost of accessing healthcare has reached skyrocketing proportions, which plunges individuals into financial turmoil. Surviving the Business of Healthcare by Barbara Galutia Regis PA-C delves into the pertinent subject of healthcare.
Barb, the author of this book, developed a rare form of cancer while crafting this book. Instead of wriggling to the cocoon of comfort, she came out of the predicament motivated to inspire patients and healthcare providers. She desires to see the health sector flourishing. Barb suggests that medical providers provide medication based on the diagnosis. It is the patient’s role to inform the physician of any underlying conditions and allergies to avert adverse effects of the drug. Patients pay for the services offered by hospitals. Therefore, they have the right to raise questions regarding any care provided by hospitals. She notes that drug companies are profit-oriented. People must, therefore, research medical therapy alternatives to avoid exploitation by the companies. The author asserts that generic drugs are cost-effective and provide protection against ailments. She authoritatively states that people shouldn’t be guinea pigs for drug experimentation. It means the investigation of drugs due to safety and effectiveness concerns is vital.
I liked most the case studies provided by the author. She provided illustrations of the turnovers made by businessmen investing in the insurance industry. Barb also dissects the income of physicians and the loans owed once they complete studying. My favorite scenario was the demonstration of the benefits of insurance covers over out-of-pocket medical expenses. These examples dispensed profound clarity on various aspects of the medical field. The use of common words and phrases makes the message easy to fathom. Again, the rhetorical questions allowed me to reflect on the best health practices.
The only thing that I disliked in this book was the mention of some companies in the health arena. Though unintended, I felt like this was a marketing strategy, which contradicts the book’s objective of empowering people health-wise. Most of the information also revolves around the US. Therefore, it seems best suited for her residents.
I deduct a point and rate this book three out of four stars because of the negatives highlighted. I cannot rate it lower because the book is informative. It also empowers the readers to take bold moves to ameliorate their medical situations and grow economically.
I recommend this book to anyone interested in health issues. Lastly, the editing was professional since I noticed one minor grammatical error.
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Surviving the Business of Healthcare
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