What Your Doctor Won't (or Can't) Tell You: The Failures of American Medicine -- and How to Avoid Becoming a Statistic (Paperback)

~ Evan Levine (Author) "How do you choose your doctor?..." (more)
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Product Description

Dr. Evan S. Levine considers it his ethical responsibility to say what other doctors won't-that the health care industry has put profits ahead of healing patients. A practicing internist and cardiologist, he shows how to get the best medical care-and avoid the scams used to bilk patients and boost profits. Among the topics and vital tips he covers:

About the Author

Evan S. Levine, M.D., has been a practicing internist and cardiologist in New York state for twelve years. He received his M.D. and graduated Summa Cum Laude after completing a six-year program affiliated with the City College of New York and the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine. He is a clinical assistant professor of Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center and Touro School for Physician Assistants. He is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Cardiology, and has admitting privileges at two community hospitals in New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Berkley Trade (January 4, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425200086
• ISBN-13: 978-0425200087
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #973,149 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinarily Honest, October 31, 2004

By	Lee Karr (Venice, Fl. USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When Dr Levine describes his book as "honest," it is redundant. His honesty, knowledge and his concern for the well-being of patients virtuallly leaps from the page.

He packs and enomous amount of little known information and a wealth of practical, life-saving suggestions about surviving a hospital stay, and even about relating to an ordinary visit to a doctor, into a few hundred pages.

It's a "must read" for anyone feeling a little under the weather, and for every one else before they feel less than well, as well.

There ought to be a prize, or a medal, for the sort of courage that Dr. Levine's revelations exemplify. And a heartfelt thanks for his clarity in expressing it.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For the cost of my co-pay I saved thousands!, October 12, 2005

By	seymour sherm "shermy" (Mississippi) - See all my reviews

Now I know why my doctor placed me on a medication that costs about $1,500 dollars a year when I could have taken a better one that costs about $20 dollars a year. After reading Dr. Levine's book I went to another doctor and asked if it would be reasonable to switch. My blood pressure is still controlled and I am savings thousands of dollars. Shame on the medical industry for doing this to us!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a must read before entering your doctor's office, August 30, 2005

By	the investor "turtle" (USA) - See all my reviews

Before entering a doctor's office, a hospital, or taking any prescribed drug, you must read this book. Dr. Levine tells all about the horrors of the healthcare industry and how to avoid becoming a victim.