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The 'Great' Generation and a Not-So-Great Health System.

Authors :
GOSTIN, LAWRENCE O.
Source :
Milbank Quarterly; Dec2017, Vol. 95 Issue 4, p698-701, 4p, 1 Black and White Photograph
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article presents the author's views on his father's health and discusses his experience in hospital with doctors and social workers behavior. Topics discussed include cold treatment affect a poor family without knowledge of the health system; his meeting with medical director of a unique specialty hospital that provides palliative care for adult patients; and Medicare program benefits.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0887378X
Volume :
95
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Milbank Quarterly
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
126656896
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-0009.12292