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More copies of this ISBN:You: The Smart Patientby Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet C. Oz
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Everyone needs to become a smart patient. In fact, in the worst cases, your life may even depend on it. Number one bestselling authors and doctors Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz have written this indispensable handbook to help everyone to get the best health care possible — by making everyone into their own medical detective.
Witty, playful, at times offbeat, but always authoritative, You: The Smart Patient shows you how to become your own medical sleuth, tracing your medical family tree and wending your way through the pitfalls of any health care situation. Written in conjunction with the health care community's leading oversight group, The Joint Commission, the book shows readers in clear, easy steps how to take control of their own health care and deal with all matters that may come up when facing a medical case: from choosing the right doctor, hospital, and insurance company to navigating prescription drugs, specialists, treatment options, alternative medicine, pain management, or any problem that might arise. Accessible, humorous, and filled with information that you need, You: The Smart Patient is a book for every patient and all those dealing with a loved one's medical issues. Synopsis:America's most trusted doctor team and the authors of "You: An Owner's Manual" now give patients at all stages of diagnosis and treatment an empowering handbook for taking charge of their health care. The authors show readers how to choose doctors and hospitals, how to ask questions, and much more. Table of ContentsIntroduction: Why You Need to Be a Smart Patient The Smart Patient Quiz 1. Getting to Know You Let's discover the juicy secrets about the person who controls your health: you 2. Finding Dr. Right How to find that gem of a doctor who'll make your life easier — and longer 3. Let's Play Operation! You're having surgery? Use these insider tips you'll need to sail safely through the OR 4. Prescription Drugs Take two and pray you're still here in the morning 5. How to Case a Hospital Use an expert's eye to find the best hospital for your specific goals — and learn why one size does not fit all 6. Have a Happily Humdrum Hospital Stay Only $2,900 a night and free sponge baths — what a deal! Just make sure you check out... 7. Why You Should Always Get a Second Opinion Whose life is it, anyway? 8. Just What Gives You the Right? You have rights, you know. Here's how to use them 9. Considering the Alternatives On pins and needles about acupuncture and herbs? Here's what you need to know about alternative medicine 10. Take Control of Your Health Insurance It's your most important — and expensive — health resource. Are you wasting it? Appendix 1 Glossary: Medical Jargon Explained Appendix 2 Sample Forms: Your Health Journal, Living Will, Power of Attorney for Health Care, Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order Appendix 3 Resources Acknowledgments Index What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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