Tag Archives: Health care

Human Nature and Why Socialism (and Socialized Medicine) Won’t Work

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

It was 2010 when I wrote the following…that was pre-Obamacare.  Did his plan even have a name back then? The Affordable Care Act. I sometimes forget that’s the actual name.  I’m supposing the doubling of my insurance premiums has made … Continue reading →

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The ethics of double-dipping

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

If you’re worried about the future and being without medicine, and if your doctor won’t give you extra, what can you do? Do doubt the thought of finding a different or second doctor has crossed your mind.  But does this … Continue reading →

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Self-Defense and Medical Preparedness: Managing People, Crowd Control, and Triage – Part 5

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following post on self-defense and medical preparedness is fifth in a series by Pete Farmer,  who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT. * * * In the previous installment of this series, we … Continue reading →

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Self-Defense and Medical Preparedness: Physical Security – Part 4

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following post on self-defense and medical preparedness is fourth in a series by Pete Farmer,  who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT. * * * In previous installments, we have examined some of … Continue reading →

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Self-Defense and Medical Preparedness – Location and Visibility – Part 3

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following post on self-defense and medical preparedness is third in a series by Pete Farmer,  who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT.  * * *   For this, the third installment of our look at … Continue reading →

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Doc Cindy in Family Circle Magazine

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

It’s kind of fun to be featured in a national magazine (though it doesn’t seem to turn a person into a best-sellilng author overnight). Anyway, Family Circle featured an article on saving money on health care, and interviewed me about … Continue reading →

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Trials and Tribulations in Medical Prepping

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Frustated with preparing for end-of-life-as-we-know-it medical concerns?  Today a reader and health care provider shares her experience with trying to get her doctor to help her with medical prepping.    * * * I personally have been ethical and forthright with … Continue reading →

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Where to begin?

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Where to begin? As this blog develops, specific advice on relevant topics will be added on a regular basis.  If you have comments or questions on a particular aspect of health care, please enter them below.              In the meantime, start … Continue reading →

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Week 12 – Question of the Week: How can we best serve our country in preparing for an Armageddon event?

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Week 12: 2011-05-26 With Memorial Day approaching, today I’m asking all readers to consider this question: How can we best serve our country in preparing for an Armageddon event? I know several readers and contributors are serving or have served in … Continue reading →

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Clinical Laboratory Procedures under Austere Conditions: Part I – Introduction

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following post on clinical laboratory procedures is contributed by Pete Farmer,  who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT.  * * * Among the many unsung heroes and heroines of modern medicine are … Continue reading →

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