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"Code Blue" is the phrase customarily announced over hospital public address systems to alert staff to an urgent medical emergency requiring immediate attention.

How has the United States, with more resources than any nation, developed a healthcare system that delivers much poorer results, at near double the cost of any…


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1 author picked Code Blue as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I learned so much from this book.

Dr. Magee had a career that spanned everything from working as a primary care doctor to working for the government to working for big pharma. He is very open about all his experiences and in explaining why the healthcare system is so complex and dysfunctional.

He shares individual stories that take place in each of these venues that are entertaining and informative, and I very much liked. 

From Edward's list on dealing with a scary health diagnosis.

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