The take-charge patient : how YOU can get the best medical care

Ehrenclou, Martin. (Author).

Summary: Find discounted medical care, medication, and much more! Book jacket.

Record details

ISBN: 9780981524030
Physical Description: xiii, 304 pages ; 23 cm
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Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Santa Monica, CA : Lemon Grove Press, [2012]
Copyright: ©2012

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

How I became a take-charge patient -- How you become a take-charge patient -- The take-charge patient's toolkit -- How to choose the best doctor for you -- Your relationship with your doctor -- Your relationship with the doctor's staff -- Scheduling tips to get in to see the doctor -- Prepare for your doctor visit -- The doctor will see you now -- Specialists -- How to prevent medication errors and manage your medications -- How to manage medical errors (misdiagnosis, missed diagnosis and no diagnosis) -- How to research your medical conditions, medications and treatments -- How to get discounted medical care and discounted medications -- Your health insurance -- Serious illnesses and chronic medical conditions -- Tests, procedures and surgeries -- The hospital -- Urgent care centers, retail medical clinics and the emergency room -- Prevention: your health -- Religious institutions and how they can help you -- Patient advocacy -- Concierge doctors and patient-centered care -- Telemedicine and telehealth -- Why it is essential to create your legal health documents now.