Medicalization of Birth & Death (with Lauren K. Hall)
Lauren K. Hall joins the show today to argue that medicalization reduces competition, stifles innovation, and prevents individuals from accessing the most appropriate care during their most vulnerable moments.
Free Thoughts · Libertarianism.org
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Show Notes
Over a century ago most Americans gave birth and died at home, with minimal medical intervention. But today, most Americans today begin and end their lives in hospitals. Over time policies have forced people away from community-based providers, like birth centers, and toward more costly care in fully-equipped hospitals. Lauren K. Hall joins the show today to talk about the medicalization of birth and death.
Has our health care system gone too far? Do we receive too much care? What is the purpose of hospitals? Do we standardize health care too much?
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