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   PART TWO - The Fat in the System     To explore the issues raised in
      these stories see <ISSUE -much>


     TOO MANY, TOO FAST, TOO MUCH
     Much of the fat in Canada's health care system is blamed on a glut
     of doctors practising the crude phenomenon of ``revolving door
     medicine'' Statistics support the accusation in dramatic fashion, but
     some tough solutions are available. 1,575 words.
     By SHARON KIRKEY  Ottawa Citizen           <06health>

     TAKE TWO MINUTES AND DON'T CALL ME IN THE MORNING
     When health care is free, British politician Enoch Powell once
     said, there is virtually no limit to what people will absorb.
     Across Canada, people are proving him right. Between 1971 and 1985,
     the average Canadian increased their use of doctors and hospitals
     by a whopping 68 per cent. But unless individual consumers of
     health care learn to curb their expectations voluntarily, stress on
     the system will dictate more drastic action. 1,125 words.
     By SUZANNE MORRISON  Hamilton Spectator    <08health>


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     THE CHROMIUM CAGE
     Every year, Canadians spend billions of dollars on medical
     equipment, procedures and drugs that have never been fully
     evaluated. Health experts say no single factor is more responsible
     for driving up health care costs. There may also be a penalty for
     health. 1,200 words.
     By ELLEN van WAGENINGEN  Windsor Star      <10health>
