What can we do about death? Reinventing the American medical system
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 - 18:30
in Health & Medicine
In a new article, two scientists propose a radical reinvention of the American medical system requiring new ways of thinking about living, aging, and dying. They argue that a sustainable -- and more humane -- medical system in the US will have to reprioritize to emphasize public health and prevention for the young, and care not cure for the elderly.