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Author Sheff, Bob.

Title The medical mentor : get the health care you deserve in today's medical system / Bob Sheff.

Publication Info. New York : Stewart, Tabori, & Chang, 2006.

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 Bristol, Main Library - Non Fiction  610.696 SH39    Check Shelf
Description 249 pages ; 23 cm
Note Includes index.
Contents Foreword -- Why you need a medical mentor -- Who's in charge here anyway? -- Who'w in charge here anyway? -- The doctor's office - the art of the appointment -- Four ears are better than two - and other communication strategies -- Urgent versus emergent? You decide -- Now I'm in the emergency room! -- Tests and other procedures -- Follow-up - it's up to you -- There is more than one way to skin a cat -- Second opinions - how to make the call -- I'm going to the hospital -- I'm in the hospital -- When the doctor says surgery -- Recovery takes time -- Community care vs. university care -- Experimental treatment - is it for you? -- Internet - friend or foe? -- Dealing with a chronic illness -- Home care versus nursing home care -- Times of crisis -- Understanding your insurance plan -- Navigating your insurance policy -- Pharmacy aid - finding relief from rising health costs -- The insurance company is not boss!
Subject Medical personnel and patient.
Medical care -- Popular works.
Consumer education.
Added Title Get the health care you deserve in today's medical system
ISBN 1584794887
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