Dear President-Elect Obama:As you prepare to take office during these turbulent times, much is expected of you. Perhaps too much. I’m not one to expect miracles, but my dearest hope is that we will soon see the first inklings of change. You can tell a lot about a people by how they treat their ill. Major health care reform must begin now if... Read more
I won’t dance... don’t ask me... and I’m dead serious. I suppose you mean well, but you are way off the mark on this one.“C’mon, dance! You can do it! I won’t let you fall! Don’t be a party poop.”Tease me, cajole me, order me, shame me, or attempt to drag me to the dance floor, but I still... Read more
Major health care reform will begin in 2009! It has to. As we welcome in the new year, the inevitable “premium explanation” notices have arrived in our mailbox and the news is not good. Two middle-aged people on individual insurance policies, one with multiple sclerosis... you can just imagine the grim result.Increased premiums,... Read more
I've got a case of the wonders. Multiple sclerosis is an elusive force, but with a powerful impact on daily living, it is rife with unknowns. I wonder... if, when I'm doing particularly well, people think I'm faking it at other times. In their shoes, what might I think?... if, when I think I'm hiding my symptoms, I'm only fooling myself. For that... Read more
Do you trust your doctor to tell you the truth? Do you feel confident that you will be informed about your health status, and all available options? If your answer is yes, you might want to reconsider.The outgoing Bush administration has granted new protections for health care workers, allowing them the right to refuse to provide patient care...... Read more
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