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Getting the Best From Your Doctor: An Insider's Guide to the Health Care You Deserve

Getting the Best From Your Doctor: An Insider's Guide to the Health Care You Deserve
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Publisher: Wiley
Hardcover: 336 pages
Language(s): English
ISBN: 0471347175
Published On: 1998-08-20
Studio: Wiley
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Drastic changes in health care--the proliferation of management organizations, shrinking insurance plans, and skyrocketing medical costs--are not only complicated and irritating, but may be endangering your well-being. Now in this timely, indispensable guide, four experienced health professionals give you the knowledge and skills you need to get the optimal, quality health care essential for you and your family. In clear, honest language they help you navigate the complexities of modern health care as they explain how to:

Find the right doctor for you and your family

Communicate effectively with your doctor

Know and understand your medical rights

Explore all treatment options, from traditional to alternative and combination methods

Create your own medical miracles

Overcome bureaucratic barriers and insurance regulations

Prepare your medical history

Become your own best patient advocate

And much more, including over 40 exercises and tips on Internet research

Customer Reviews
"I wish I had this tool when I first sought a diagnosis..."
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Having been through the medical maze to find the correct diagnosis for my illness, Fibromyalgia Syndrome, I have learned the hard way how to "micro-manage" my health.

If this book had been available when I began my journey, I think I would have been able to eliminate a lot of time spent on the heart-ache of mis-communication, and expectations that weren't realized.

The "insider tips" and the forms would have been invaluable in communicating with the plethora of medical specialists I had to see to get a correct diagnosis.

Thank you for this book!

"Great suggestions for organizing your own health care!"
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After hearing two of the authors interviewed on PBS, I obtained a copy of the book. It is full of great information and exercises to help someone prepare, conduct, and plan their own health care. There's lots of suggestions for working with one's doctor to get the information they want to know. Very helpful for anyone who's frustrated or uncomfortable with their current situation.
"One of the best guides around for the medical system"
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Even though I've had substantial exposure and experience with the medical system in this country, I learned many things from this book as to how to effectively utilize my doctor and other medical institutions. I liked this book so much that I'm sending copies to my friends and family.
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