Friday, April 25, 2014

Bradfield: 6-10

     Closing the chapters of this book, Brasfield, again, touches basis on a few topics that are very eye opening to his audience. Abortion is something that most individuals choose to leave to politicians to discuss in a political setting only, but Brasfield takes no time to discuss the topic in his book. The Hyde Amendment currently stands as a means of federal funding not being able to go towards abortions. This amendment, alone, triggers a lot within my mind, because we never know why a woman is seeking an abortion- not knowing how she got pregnant to being with. Other clauses like the Afordable Care Act were not mentioned in this book, but the Stupak Amendment, which provides officials to provide coverage for abortions are not able to offer a public opinion or option, was spoken upon by Brasfield. 
     In addition, The United States, is known as one of the largest countries, spending the most money on healthcare, yet having poor healthcare outcomes. This means, that a lot of the things we fund in order to help provide healthcare for ourselves and family members, does not match with how well things turn out in the end. Knowing that our money is being spent in large amounts so that we can try to help ourselves, is questionable when the funds dont match the delivery of care we are given. Why be a part of something that cost more with a poor outcome, (The United States), when you can be a part of something that cost lost with great patient satisfaction (other countries like Canada)?

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