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I have not seen Sicko yet. I will. I predict that I will enjoy Michael Moore hammering big Pharma and managed care companies. I guarantee, however, that I will be protective of physicians and the quality of care we give. A USA Today analysis came out on June 22nd about the movie that was very interesting.
http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2007-06-21-michael-moore-side_N.htm
The title “One-sided view tells some truths”, written by Richard Wolf with contributions by Rita Rubin and Julie Appleby, summed up the whole movie. Here was a quote:
Sicko uses omission, exaggeration and cinematic sleight of hand to make its points. In criticizing politicians, insurers and drug makers, it says little about the high quality of U.S. care. In lauding Canada, Great Britain, France and Cuba, it largely avoids mention of the long lines and high taxes that accompany most government-run systems.”
This is very impressive for the biggest paper in the country to pre-empt the launch of the movie and say this. Kudos to them. I will go see Sicko and give my opinion as well. As a physician who rips our system as much as anyone else, I want to see where our opinions differ. I have seen the clips and previews where again he rips Bush for his stupid statements which to me is like shooting fish in a barrel. I am just hoping Mr. Moore is fair and takes a swing at the Edwards-like malpractice attorneys as well.
http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2007-06-21-michael-moore-side_N.htm
The title “One-sided view tells some truths”, written by Richard Wolf with contributions by Rita Rubin and Julie Appleby, summed up the whole movie. Here was a quote:
Sicko uses omission, exaggeration and cinematic sleight of hand to make its points. In criticizing politicians, insurers and drug makers, it says little about the high quality of U.S. care. In lauding Canada, Great Britain, France and Cuba, it largely avoids mention of the long lines and high taxes that accompany most government-run systems.”
This is very impressive for the biggest paper in the country to pre-empt the launch of the movie and say this. Kudos to them. I will go see Sicko and give my opinion as well. As a physician who rips our system as much as anyone else, I want to see where our opinions differ. I have seen the clips and previews where again he rips Bush for his stupid statements which to me is like shooting fish in a barrel. I am just hoping Mr. Moore is fair and takes a swing at the Edwards-like malpractice attorneys as well.
