Trisha Torrey

Stossel, 20/20, Bait & Switch, Naivete

Did you watch John Stossel’s take on the future of health care on 20/20 Friday night? If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, you’ll want to link to ABC’s review of the show here. If you watched it, and you’re curious about my opinions, here they are: First — can you say “bait and

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Doctors are Blamers or Fixers, too

A week ago, I posted about Blamers and Fixers. Blamers are those people who have been hurt by our healthcare system in some way, and can’t get beyond the hurt. They are stuck in the anger, frustration and pain. It’s understandable, certainly, especially in cases where some permanent horror has come from it. From the

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Human Microchips? Told You So!

A few months ago I blogged about the push by the manufacturers of RFID chips, radio frequency identification computer chips, to begin implanting them in humans. At the time, I was pretty definite about the cons of the subject. I recommended against the idea in — ahem — the strongest of terms. A report by

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Prescription Dangers = ID Theft Possibilities

Still in Sarasota, FL visiting my parents and almost dropped my teeth at a story Dad told me last night. See what you think. Several years ago, Dad began receiving materials about heart health from the local pharmacy, part of a national chain. He tossed them; in his mid-70s, Dad’s heart was going strong (still

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Docs: It’s OK to Say You Don’t Know

I’m spending a few days visiting my parents in Florida and brought along Dr. Jerome Groopman’s book, How Doctors Think. This is my second reading of this incredibly eye opening and wonderfully useful book. I’m a major fan. This time I’m actually highlighting and post-it noting and starring and turning down page corners. It will

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