After the liver disease she was born with flares up unexpectedly, roller derby star Amelia, eighteen, must come to terms with the brevity of life while hoping for an organ transplant.
A series of essays that express various perspectives on the issue of health care, including the pros and cons of a national health care system, government regulations and the rising cost of health care, and Medicare and Medicade.
Explores the issues of universal health care and the effectiveness of the Affordable Health Care Act. Different perspectives are presented to help readers become informed citizens.
"Describes the details of three real case studies of investigative journalism about health care . . . Readers will gain an understanding of the research process, the ethical standards journalists must follow, and the perseverance required to confirm a story and affect change"--Publisher.
This book explores major issues in health care today, including the pros and cons of the single-payer health care system, the legalization of medical marijuana, and price controls on pharmaceuticals.