Medical ID

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This paper discusses the question of whether or not having a national medical identification number is a good or a bad idea. The writer examines the notion of introducing such a system in the United States. The writer discusses whether the information for such identifications can be safeguarded. The writer also questions whether such information would be abused by the government or by individuals.

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"According to an article by James Thurman published in 'Christian Science Monitor' there is a debate raging in the United States over whether or not each American should be issued a medical identification number. The ultimate goal of issuing Americans with a national medical identification number would be to create a single national repository for all medical information that could be accessed by any health care professional. The database would provide historical as well as up to the minute information about every American citizen's medical ... "

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