These are the official numbers.

There are many, many more.

Medical professionals cover each other's asses as well as any other group around.



There's a time for everything. ER is the place to be if you have an accident or acute illness needing immediate attention.

For chronic conditions, help yourself to knowledge through the internet and alternative medical sources.

Your best defense against being a victim of the medical mill is a good immune system, healthy diet and regular exercise.

And if you must be hospitalized, bring along someone you trust completely to be your designated 'patient advocate'. They can 'take your back' when you are too ill or drugged to ask questions for yourself.