Posted by
Doc Carlos on Sunday, September 09, 2007 12:16:57 AM
Edwardscare!
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Edwards and Prevention |
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Finally prevention gets some press. It is the unglamourous but necessary way to good health. It is the key to improving the health of the United States. But it is a very hard thing to sell. Patients like technology when they see the doctor, not a lecture on how to eat right and exercise. Things like mammograms, prostate cancer blood test, and colonscopy are only the tip of the iceberg when teaching the public about prevention. Prevention needs to be embraced by the patient. Mandates won't work but at least they spread the word on the imporatnce of prevention. As Newt Gingrich said "good health is a combination of nutrition, activity and attitude." Crherrerahot@hotmail.com |