To die, or not to die
Subtitle: ten tricks to getting better medical care
By: Judy Cook, MD
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 133
ISBN-13: 9781614488798; 9781614488828; 9781614488804
Subjects: Medical care; Health; Patient Participation; Medicine; Miscellanea; Delivery of Health Care
Description: "Although American medical care is the costliest in the world, it ranks far from number one. Some sources rank American healthcare as low as 54th behind Bangladesh in distribution of care, 47th behind Bosnia in life expectancy at birth. A 2013 study from National Academy of Sciences shows us lagging near the bottom of all industrialized nations including those with 'socialized medicine.' In To die or not to die, Dr. Cook gives a brief overview of the many factors that cause these problems based on her many years of study and experience in the medical field. She not only discusses some of the problems, but what you can do to get better care and results for yourself and your loved ones. Medical care is more complex than 40 years ago, and today's patient needs to be a much more active in their own care to benefit from the progress in medicine. It will open your eyes to tricks for saving money, improving your health, and possibly saving your life."--Provided by publisher.
Table of contents: title: Be your own advocate; title: Prevention, prevention, prevention!; title: How to find medical care providers; title: Selecting the right place for your medical care; title: Preparing for your outpatient visit; title: Things to do during and after the visit; title: Things to consider that can save you money; title: Other financial issues that can help you; title: The many important issues with medications; title: Do your part in managing your health; title: and your disease.