¶ … Healthcare In some cases, the results can be fatal, such as medical errors. The U.S. healthcare system as a whole is bloated and complicated. Issues related to insurance and lack of standardizations means that not all individuals are receiving the same quality of care. Electronic medical records would solve some, but not all problems related to inconsistencies.
Drawbacks that exist within the structure of healthcare institutions include the lack of universal implementation of the electronic health records, and the lack of consistency in service quality and delivery. Moreover, there are different systems for different classifications of patients depending on their insurance coverage. For instance, seniors on Medicare use different products and services within the system and may be processed differently at different institutions. The nature of healthcare insurance is also overly complicated. Because each state also has different rules, regulations, and healthcare issues, there is a potential for service disruptions and inconsistencies. Patients living in more than one state or who travel often will frequently encounter the inconveniences of the American health care system.
Not all healthcare institutions have the same structure, but many hospitals and other large healthcare organizations are structured similarly. Lack of consistency in healthcare is especially apparent among the elder population, which often requires help from a variety of different health care sources. When those sources lack the ability to communicate with one another because of the lack of electronic medical records, seniors may encounter problems with
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Critical Thinking
Malcolm X was a polarizing figure, which is why there were five different accounts telling a different story of the same event. The first author uses words like "militant" and "extremist." The reaction was described as "pandemonium." Clearly, this person was not sympathetic to Malcolm X in any way, and there are also signs of racial bias.
The second calls Malcolm X the "shrillest voice of black supremacy," and is therefore similar to the first. Moreover, the author is quick to note that Malcolm X was killed not by "whitey" but by "members of his own race," clearly indicating that the publication and author are not a part of that race.
The next calls Malcolm *** "black nationalist leader," which is an objective title. The author refers to his "supporters," and focuses on the killer, calling the act a homicide. The last calls Malcolm X an "articulate leader of the Afro-American Unity," and refers to his…
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