Making informed medical decisions : where to look and how to use what you find / Nancy Oster, Lucy Thomas, and Darol Joseff ; [foreword by Susan Love].
Preparing for research -- Knowing your rights -- Helping a friend or family member -- Identifying information resources -- Gaining access to information resources -- Effective search strategies -- Understanding standard treatment options -- Researching clinical trials -- Complementary and alternative therapies -- Support: learning from others -- Evaluating and using statistics -- Reviewing information with your doctor -- Making your decision -- Appendix A. Patient questionnaire -- Appendix B. Resources -- Glossary.
