The patient's playbook
Subtitle: how to save your life and the lives of those you love
By: Leslie D. Michelson
Publisher: Random House Canada
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Toronto
Language: eng
Number of pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9780345814203
Copyright date: 2015
Subjects: Patient participation; Patient education; Patient advocacy; Physician and patient; Self-care, Health; Participation des patients; Éducation des patients; Patients; Droits; Relations médecin-patient; Autothérapie
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"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: "Canadian edition"--Page ix.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-310) and index.

Issued also in electronic format.