The myths of modern medicine: the alarming truth about American health care

Myth 1: The United States boasts the best health care in the world

Myth 2: Shopping for health care is like shopping for a car: you base your decisions on good information

Myth 3: Medical interventions are based upon scientific evidence of positive outcomes regarding best practices; as a result, patients receive precisely the care they need

Myth 4: Where one chooses to receive care will have no bearing on their treatment options, outcomes, or cost

Myth 5: All physicians are created equal

Myth 6: There's no better place to be when you are ill than the hospital

Myth 7: The prescription I was given is safe, proven, and effective

Myth 8: I'm just the patient. I'm not part of the problem

Myth 9: My insurance company's first concern is my health

Myth 10: When all else fails, at least the system will allow me to die with dignity.