Taking charge of your health
Subtitle: a guide to getting the best health care as you age
By: John R. Burton and William J. Hall.
Contributors: Hall, William John, 1939-
Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Baltimore
Language: eng
Number of pages: 156
ISBN-13: 9780801895517; 9780801895524
Subjects: Older people -- Medical care -- Popular works
Genres: Popular works
Description: Frustrated with doctors' visits that last less than fifteen minutes? Unclear about how to best choose a physician? Confused by our complicated health care system? Experienced geriatricians Drs. Burton and Hall have decades of experience helping seniors navigate this country's complex health care system. They distill that knowledge here, providing you with the information you need to skillfully communicate with your health care providers. This book addresses such questions as: * Do I need a general physician or a specialist? *What does a geriatrician do? *What screening exams should I undergo? *What is the best way to take my medications? Drs. Burton and Hall emphasize that you are unlikely to receive good health care unless you work for it. They urge older adults to ask questions, become informed, and obtain the care they deserve.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: The older patient in today's health care system; title: Aging today; title: The complexity of medical care for seniors; title: The health care system; title: Clinical settings and key programs for seniors; title: The crisis in health care financing: will it affect you?; title: Understanding primary care; title: Your doctor's perspective; title: Getting the most from a referral to a specialist; title: Geriatrics education for all health care providers; title: Managing your health; title: How to take charge; title: How to choose a doctor and make the most of your appointment; title: Health maintenance and screening tests; title: Managing medications; title: Nutrition and exercise.