Years of immersion in patient education and gaps therein, plus health conference marathon that revealed common themes motivated this distillation.

Why not encourage (ie. fund) care providers to be proactive in how they treat people. Here is my example (based on recent experience) - recently visited a walk-in clinic with a sore throat (I suspected strep throat). They took a swab, I waiting 6 days then needed to return for another appointment to find out my results and get another prescription.

If you are really sick, and particularly if you need surgery, how do you know how to find the best surgeon you can?

There are doctor rating sites, but ratings can be inaccurate or manipulated. Word of mouth may not be enough. "Board certified" is not enough.

What about knowing in advance how well your doctor is going to communicate with you?

Hospitals can provide patients with IV enabled snuggies to keep them warm and cozy, provide comfort. Snuggies have sold over 20 million since January 2009! http://bit.ly/cLIQ3q

Why would anyone limit the resources available to people in need, while at the same time refusing to recognize and compensate valid legitimate traditional forms of medicine and those who provide service?

"Americans should not be limited by the AMA as to what treatments they can seek for their ailments and illnesses". ---'CherokeeGirl for Change'

Pairing of cell to cars bluetooth automatically blocks driver calls. Unlocks when car is in park or stops.