I know we can't always know what medical surprises may happen during childbirth. But my hope is to go fully natural - no epidural, no interventions. Wish me luck. Danica McKellar childbirthepiduralfully Change image and share on social
There is a shortage of doctors, and the American Medical Association is aiming to keep it that way. Barry Ritholtz aimamericanassociation Change image and share on social
They don't like thinking in medical school. They memorize - that's all they want you to do. You must not think. John Backus medicalmemorizeschool Change image and share on social
Artists, writers and people in creative fields are entrepreneurs by necessity. Nobody gives them a paycheck or picks up their medical insurance. The ones who succeed learn to think and act like 'independent operators.' I think people who are technically 'employees' have to think this way as well. The company is not looking out for you. Steven Pressfield actartistcompany share on social
Ensuring Americans have access to adequate medical care should be a priority for all of us. Dave Reichert accessadequateamerican Change image and share on social
In an ideal world, the amount of money we spend on medical research to prevent or cure a disease would be proportional to its seriousness and the number of people who suffer from it. Peter Singer amountcuredisease Change image and share on social
It is in moments of illness that we are compelled to recognize that we live not alone but chained to a creature of a different kingdom, whole worlds apart, who has no knowledge of us and by whom it is impossible to make ourselves understood: our body. Marcel Proust bodychaincompel share on social
Arizona has excellent medical schools, both public and private, and it is critical that we create an environment that keeps medical students in Arizona to practice medicine once they complete medical school and their residency programs. Doug Ducey arizonacompletecreate share on social
With tens of thousands of patients dying every year from preventable medical errors, it is imperative that we embrace available technologies and drastically improve the way medical records are handled and processed. Jon Porter diedrasticallyembrace share on social
You can die of the cure before you die of the illness. Michael Landon curedieillness Change image and share on social