Israel
Should you register an official complaint against a hospital or doctor? Is that possible?
The short answer is yes and yes.
10 Interesting Health Facts About Israel That You Might Not Have Known!
In honor of this country’s 70th birthday this week, I thought I’d highlight some interesting health facts for you to bring up casually when you’re at the annual BBQ and impress your friends. Israel’s current healthcare system is only 23 years old. In 1995, the country passed a new law called the national health insurance …
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Contraceptive Options in Israel #1: Hormonal Options
One of the most difficult systems to navigate in health care is that of a woman’s own health. In the 20 some odd years that I have lectured about health promotion, through the countless teenagers, young adults, newly married, and the over 60 crowd, there is always one common denominator that spans across culture, age …
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Why the Concept of “Returning Israeli Citizens” isn’t Sexy
One of the interesting phenomena of being a healthcare advocate is the unique position of being yelled at, a lot, by many types of people. The other day was no different. The director of a bituach leumi branch, in response to my persistence in trying to help a client who had been rejected by bituach …
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The Ins and Outs of Diabetes Care in Israel
A new year has begun and we are all in the throes of vacation interspersed with moments of having to work. We are busy arranging get-togethers, cooking, planning, and attempting some level of schedule. I don’t know about the rest of you, but, for me, any thoughts of organized eating, exercise, and more sleep, have …
How to Respond when the Doctor Yells at You
It’s been a while since a doctor yelled at me. In fact, it’s been some time since anyone yelled at me. That’s why I was a bit taken aback, as I sat in the doctor’s office with a client, watching the veins bulge out of the cardiologist’s neck, thinking, ‘Wow, he’s a prime candidate for …
10 Secrets Your Hospital in Israel Won’t Tell You
The other day I was reviewing my mail from the APHA (Alliances of Professional Health Associates) of which I am a member, and came across the 50 Secrets Your Hospital Won’t Tell You by Reader’s Digest. It made me think, mmm, what would my list be for Israeli hospitals? So here are my top 10 …
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