Health Care in Recession

The global recession has seen people lose jobs, health insurance and become more aware of all financial expenses. Sadly, one of the areas most affected by the recession has been healthcare with many people unable to afford treatment or being forced to reconsider non-essential healthcare procedures such as infertility treatment.

One area of healthcare that has remained unaffected during the financial crisis of 2009-2010 is medical tourism. In fact, as a result of less insurance coverage and restricted finances more and more patients are turning to medical care abroad where treatment is often significantly lower in cost.

How do you benefit by answering patients online health questions in forums?

There are several websites that are asking doctors to participate by answering questions posted by visitors to the site like WhereismyDoctor.com.

For example: Amy Smith, from Chicago, Illinois asks; “Why do I get dry skin in the winter and how can I get rid of it?  Are there any miracle creams on the market that can help?  What do you advice?”