This section provides updates on various health-related issues and community responses to healthcare policies.
This article explores the historical role of physicians in military conflicts, highlighting the political implications of their medical practices.
Prison Psychiatrists: The New Custodians
An exploration of the role of psychiatrists in prisons and their complicity in the oppressive nature of the prison system.
Medical Activism in the Military
The article covers the growing activism among medical professionals in the military against the Vietnam War and the doctor draft.
The article recounts the experiences of Gary Gianninato, a Navy medic who faced ethical dilemmas and harassment while serving in Vietnam.
An analysis of the growth and impact of free clinics in the U.S. healthcare system, highlighting their principles and challenges.
Taking Health Care Out of Politics
This article critiques the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation's management and its impact on public hospital services.
Tremors at San Francisco General
The article discusses the struggles for improved patient care at San Francisco General Hospital amidst bureaucratic challenges and community activism.
The article analyzes the Health and Hospitals Corporation's management issues and the implications of recent audits on public health care.
An analysis of the Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP) and its ongoing financial struggles, including the implications for subscribers and the health care system.
An analysis of the broader implications of Nixon's budget cuts on federal health spending and the potential consequences for health care delivery.