Food Vs Medication

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People on fixed income tend to have poor health. There is a choice that has to be made on behave of the patient, do I eat food or have money to purchase my pills. It is sad to say but this is a reality in the lives of many people. Although the health reform benefits many because of its mandate people who did not have insurance or was uninsurable now have the benefit. Although they have to benefit to see the doctors, there are many more who still have to make the choices of food or medication. For example, people with low socioeconomic status may have to choose between food and medication because they have not been educated properly about their medications and its cost benefits. This group of individuals may not have the capacity to ask