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"Terminal Consent is a spine chilling journey into the worst possible managed care arena. But like all good fiction, it is firmly entrenched in enough reality to instill deep concern. The book is an enjoyable read, an intriguing tale, and a powerful message about possibilities for medicine and patients."
"Timely, germane, and relevant. A medical thriller attuned to the direction medicine is heading."
"Best psychological thriller of the year (I read them all). Freeny is the Robin Cook of Managed Care. Scientifically accurate and gripping. I couldn't put it down." --see the review at APA Monitor review Terminal Consent is an easy but chilling read for a general audience. It is medically sophisticated enough to please physicians. As information systems are synthesized, it would be wise for political leaders to read this book, as well. Who, if anyone, do we trust to use information most judiciously for good? John Roberts, MD The British Medical Journal --see the review at The British Medical Journal, Sept. 1999
"Michael Freeny, a Florida writer and psychotherapist, provides a riveting insider's view of America's largest service industry - market driven health care. His is a chilling account of cybercare gone mad. Freeny notes at the beginning of his book that the technology described in the novel is currently available. Thus this book could also serve both doctors and the general public as a primer in the intricacies of the deceptive practices of managed care." .A great read. Michael Freeny skillfully weaves between several subplots as the story unfolds and the tension builds. The book highlights the dangers of financially driven medicine and the terrifying ease which people can use computer systems to invade our confidential files. In his book Terminal Consent Freeny addresses, enters, and redresses the real and virtual worlds of where confidentiality ends. . . and lives hang on the brink of extinction. Never before have I read such an intricate detail of the medical cyber-environment, at the same time understanding the technology described. Freeny has the ability to immerse the reader in a sphere of fascination with the direction technology can lead us ifwe lose track of the human element Camielle Call-Tarbet, LCSW - NASW Private Practice Section
Freeny has done a superb job of drawing attention to a part
of the "Information Age" that can quickly and easily get out of control. The fear of what could be sits like a rock in the pit of my stomach. I'll be watching closely as the managed care business in America continues to evolve. And once you read this book, you'll be watching too. I enjoyed this disturbing medical novel. Mr. Freeny reveals the way insurers are using computers to collect information on patients and control treatment decisions."
"This book introduces the key issues of today's health care in an entertaining way. I recommend it to everyone." "Terminal Consent is a damn good read, rich, vivid, and terrifyingly real. Most important, it is an alarming picture of what may lie ahead for medicine as managed care and computers squeeze the humanity out of health care." "Fast-paced, fun, informative, and scary as all get out. The writing was clear and crisp, with the riveting plot moving along at a fast pace."Orlando Business Journal "A great story full of delightful characters, amazing twists, and fascinating information. As compelling as a Kellerman novel, while also offering a helpful crash course in clinical information systems and new technology. This book should be required reading for every healthcare professional." Mary Jo Monahan, Deputy Director, Family Service "Riveting, exciting, and alarming - pushes us face-first into a kind of heathcare management that only George Orwell could have foreseen." Dick Finnegan, The Executive Speaker. "A lively, engaging, and fascinating story that shines a scrutinizing light into the dark corners of healthcare. Richly drawn characters in all too common struggles." "TERMINAL CONSENT is an exciting and terrifying account of medicine gone
awry. The novel is both illuminating and shocking in its depiction of managed
care practices that are fast becoming commonplace. Clever, lively, and easily
understood." "TERMINAL CONSENT was absolutely wonderful. The situations that I read about are a part of my world and I was scared down to my shoes! Thank you for this tremendous story." Gail Farmer, RN, Director "A very good novel and a eye-opener about info technology.
On several levels, this book has real appeal. As a mental health professional It was
a great way for me to get some needed updating. Burt Bertram (bbertram@iag.net) from Orlando , 0 |