The patient's playbook
Subtitle: how to save your life and the lives of those you love
By: Leslie D. Michelson
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9780385352284
Subjects: Patient education; Self-care, Health; Decision making; Patient advocacy; Medicine; Medical errors; Prevention
Description: "The Patient's Playbook is a compelling narrative of personal stories that imparts lessons and illuminates strategies for better, and even life-saving, medical decision-making. With clarity and as a call to action, the book presents the most effective approach to getting the best from a broken system: sourcing excellent doctors, choosing the right treatment protocols in the "no mistake zone," researching with precision, and structuring the ideal support team. Leslie D. Michelson has devoted his life's work to helping people access the best quality medical care--serving as an expert navigator for hundreds of clients. As the former head of the Prostate Cancer Foundation and the CEO of Private Health Management he has dedicated his life's work to helping individuals find the courage and confidence to get what they need in a challenging health system"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages [283]-310) and index.
Table of contents: title: How to be Prepared; title: Experts and Emergencies; title: What to do When Serious Illness Strikes.