| Edition |
First Vintage Books edition. |
| Description |
xiii, 346 pages ; 25 cm |
| Note |
"Find the 'no-mistake-zone'"--Cover. |
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"With a new appendix of medical resources"--Page [4] of cover. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [309]-336) and index. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Contents |
Introduction: How to save a life -- Part 1: How to be prepared. Why having the right primary care physician will change your life -- How to find the best primary care physician for you -- Three things you can do right now to be better prepared -- Develop a support team -- Part 2: Experts and emergencies. Overtreatment can be as dangerous as undertreatment -- How to find and interview the medical experts you need -- Emergency room 101 -- Part 3: What to do when serious illness strikes. Patient, M.D. -- Step 1: Immersion -- Step 2: Diagnosis -- Step 3: Treatment -- Step 4: Coordination -- Competence and courage -- One final thought. |
| Subject |
Patient advocacy.
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Patient education.
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Medical errors -- Prevention.
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Medicine -- Decision making.
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Self-care, Health.
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Medical errors -- Prevention.
(OCoLC)fst01014080
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Medicine -- Decision making.
(OCoLC)fst01014936
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Patient advocacy. (OCoLC)fst01055001
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Patient education. (OCoLC)fst01055007
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Self-care, Health. (OCoLC)fst01111506
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| ISBN |
9780804170437 Vintage trade paperback |
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0804170436 Vintage trade paperback |
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9780385352291 ebook |
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