(disempower the doctors?)

I disagree... DON'T take the power away from the doctors... EDUCATE THEM! (and also, make it easier for poor, understanding, nice, open minded people to afford medical degrees!!! I know it's a generalization, but the rich are often WAY sheltered. We need more doctors who know what it's like to SUFFER!) I'm glad that some can choose things like (safer) birthing centers, but along with supporting the safer options, we also need to educate. Educating Police, Fire, and Rescue people is also something that is WAY needed. At this point, I'd rather slit my wrist than ever need any emergency assistance from any of them... and yes, I do carry a razor blade for the occasion.

(just my 4 cents)