Compared to the diagnoses of forty years ago, the choices and information offered by today's doctors leave you to make the final decision that can, and often does, change your life. In Port in the Storm, neurosurgeon Cole Giller MD, guides you through the difficult and confusing maze of medical choices and tradeoffs, helping you weigh your options with confidence and make a decision you can live with.
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Dr. Giller has tamed the toughest problem facing anyone with important medical problems: deciding what to do. His plan is -- Nancy Brinker, Founder of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Dallas
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Cole Giller MD PhD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon and associate professor of neurosurgery at Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. Dr Giller has spent the last thirteen years in clinical practice counseling patients suffering from neurological illnesses on their medical decisions. Before embarking on his medical career, Dr Giller taught mathematics at the University of California at Berkeley. He received his medical degree at the UCLA School of Medicine and holds a doctorate in mathematics from the University of California at Berkeley. He is on the editorial board of the Journal of Neuroimaging and is an ad hoc reviewer for numerous peer-reviewed journals, including Stroke, Archives of Neurosurgery, and Neurosurgery. Dr. Giller lives with his family in Dallas.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Port in the Storm: How to Make a Medical Decision and Live to Tell About It (Paperback)
Here's why I bought this book and why you might need it yourself:
1. Medical decisions are NOT what they used to be and patients need to be informed in order to make the right decision. 2. The book outlines the six major steps necessary to make the right decision - from identifying your options to interpreting numbers, etc 3. This book includes a guide to the right reference books and tips on reading and interpreting relevant medical articles, newsletters, television and even advertisements. 4. It includes a guide to the internet as well as suggested Web sites. There are also helpful tips for navigating PubMed and other medical websites. 5. Included are valuable strategies for finding the right medical information and interpreting the often confusing numbers and percentages included in medical tests and other medical procedures. 6. Finally, this book looks at ALL the various aspects of medical treatment, from medical insurance to managing doctors. I've never seen another book like it and think it'd be invaluable for any patient - or family of one.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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must have for doctors and patients,
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This review is from: Port in the Storm: How to Make a Medical Decision and Live to Tell About It (Paperback)
When I picked up this book, I read it cover to cover in one sitting--I couldn't put it down. As a family physician, I help my patients make tough medical decisions every day, and I know firsthand how agonizing the process can be. In this book, Dr. Cole Giller leads patients through six steps of the medical decision making process to help them make choices that are best for them, in keeping with their beliefs, values, and priorities. The book is compelling and easy to read, written by a doctor that is not only competent, but extremely compassionate. It is a must-read for anyone who is faced with making a medical decision, whether it is a physician, a patient, or someone who must decide for a loved one.
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This review is from: Port in the Storm: How to Make a Medical Decision and Live to Tell About It (Paperback)
This book is even better than the other reviewers say! Besides covering the bases on how to make medical decisions, Dr Giller addresses MANY realistic aspects most people wouldn't consider. For instance, he talks about how to deal with both good and bad outcomes post-decision (and tells you why you might be depressed even when things turn out WELL) - or discusses how to deal with the situation of making medical decisions for someone ELSE - a relative, child, or teenager. He discusses why location, location, location (as in real estate) may be a critical factor in deciding on your medical care. He offers respectful, compassionate realism - life is hard and you can't escape risk or guarantee good results whatever you do - along with tips on how to psychologically manage the situation and provide comfort for yourself while not doing so at the expense of worsening your medical situation.
There are other great books also on this topic, but even if you already have some of those, get this one too! I can't praise it too highly.
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