<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I was hoping that someone could recommend a book about medical ethics and/or healthcare policy. I am interested in the science, the philosophy, and the poli sci behind the issues.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Bodenheimer's a good author.</p>
<p>Feldstein "Health Policy Issues" is a good policy book</p>
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Bodenheimer's a good author.
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Did you by any chance use Bodenheimer's book(s) in your econ classes as an undergrad?</p>
<p>I've also been looking for a good book to help me understand the US health care system and health policy. Feldstein's seems to be very expensive on Amazon, so I'm leaning towards ordering Bodenheimer/Grumbach's "Understanding Health Policy".</p>
<p>No, I didn't actually read the Bodenheimer book in question -- but I've read several journal articles by him and he's a very good author. So I can't endorse the book per se, which is why I endorse the author.</p>
<p>I actually just took a medical ethics class this last semester. I would strongly recommend our required reading, Gregory Pence's Medical Ethics. It provides an overview of almost any topic you can conceive and asks the tough questions. Enjoy!</p>