Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Dr. John Neustadt: A Vital Part of Healthcare Reform: Change How We Educate Our Doctors

Dr. John Neustadt: A Vital Part of Healthcare Reform: Change How We Educate Our Doctors: "I have the privilege of working with primary care docs all over the country. Many report to me with frustration that their education doesn't give them the tools they need to provide the highest possible care. While no one can dispute that these professionals work exceedingly hard, they are hampered by two major failings of conventional medical education philosophy: 1) it focuses on suppressing symptoms with drugs, which are considered the primary and only legitimate treatment modality; and 2) it doesn't teach how to treat the underlying causes of disease."

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