Includes bibliographical references and index.

Great, another book on America's health care system. Don't you have better things to do, doctor, like play golf? -- Health care in America : the best that money can buy? Oh really? -- Insuring America's health : a lesson in "mis" managed care -- The U.S. pharmaceutical industry : providing the right pill for whatever ails you and the wrong pill for whatever doesn't -- The politics of American medicine : show me the money and I'll show you the problem -- America's hospitals : havens of mercy or dens of thieves? -- America's physicians : oops I'm sorry, I mean health care "providers" -- Physician reimbursement : you can't always get what you want but if you try sometimes you might find you don't even get what you need -- Pretty in pink : the influence of women on America's medical "man" power -- The medical malpractice crisis : how many lawyers does it take to chase an ambulance? -- America's emergency rooms : take two aspirin and call 911 in the morning -- The great American patient : you didn't really think I would let you off that easily, did you? -- Solutions to the American health care crisis : my wife has always accused me of being a "know-it-all" so here's my chance to prove it.