The Life You Save: Nine Steps to Finding the Best Medical Care-And Avoiding the Worst

ISBN-10: 1458759555
ISBN-13: 9781458759559
Category: Health & Fitness
Pages: 482
Language: English
Published: 2010-05
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Author: Patrick Malone

Description

Millions of Americans suffer from indifferent, outdated health care; an estimated 40,000 incidents of medical harm happen every day. The good news is that you can prevent this from happening to you or a family member. Better yet, you can find the very best care in the world. Patrick Malone's sensible advice and real-life anecdotes will inspire you to take charge of your own health care, make the best choices, and avoid serious harm. With the ''Necessary Nine'' - the essential steps to finding the best medical care - The Life You Save offers vital information such as: ; The single most important question you can ask your doctor ; When to know you have symptoms your doctor should not shrug off ; Checklists to help you get out of the hospital in one piece ; Where to locate the best surgeons and safest hospitals.

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