The United States likes to think
of itself as the greatest nation on
this planet. In many areas, I would
have to agree. From the early
stages of our country’s existence,
we found ourselves leaders on
the world stage on the topic of
democracy. Democracy means we
have choices; instead of royalty or
a dictator dictating how things will
be, we have a say in how things
will go. One of the greatest aspects
of being a healthcare practitioner
is in helping patients to become
active participants in the direction
and design ofCurrent
theirPedorthics
healthcare.
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