Remaking American Medicine

2006 - 2006

4 hr 0 min

English

1 season, 4 episodes

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Examining the quality crisis in our health-care system and exploring innovative solutions, this four-part PBS documentary provides a comprehensive look at the state of medicine in America today. Topics include patient safety, medical and medication mistakes, hospital-acquired infections, family-centered care and effective management of chronic disease. Moving personal stories highlight the problems and the people who are working to solve them.

Status
Ended

Keywords

  • medicine
  • health
  • health care
  • medical profession
  • medical

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Marc Shaffer · Producer

Frank Christopher · Executive Producer

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