Concierge Medicine: A New System to Get the Best Healthcare (Hardcover)

by Steven D. Knope M.D. (Author)
Key Phrases: concierge medicine, concierge physician, concierge doctor, What's Wrong, Lifelong Nutritional Strategy, Marcus Welby (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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“Dr. Steve Knope is a brilliant internist and health promotion guru. How do I know? Well, he's my concierge physician! And "well" it is, because Dr. Knope intersperses a personalized diet and physical activity routine into all of his patients' visits. He is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to enhancing traditional medicine with alternative, health promotion approaches. I call him, "The Answer" - i.e. the answer to our dysfunctional, impersonal healthcare system.”–David S. Alberts, M.D., Regents Professor of Medicine, Pharmacology, Nutritional Sciences and Public Health and Director, Arizona Cancer Center, University of Arizona.

“I strongly recommend Dr. Knope's book for anyone interested in preventative medicine. Dr. Knope is a pioneer in the specialty of concierge medicine. His philosophy of prevention and wellness has been widely received and his program in Arizona has been extremely successful.”–Gregg M. Yamada, M.D. FACC, CEO, Pacific Cardiology, LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii

“Dr. Steven Knope's revealing, readable and practical book explains everything you need to know to protect your most important investment--your health--and to do so affordably. Concierge medicine restores the doctor-patient relationship to the practice of medicine. It puts you and your doctor back in charge of your health.”–Sandra Froman, Harvard educated attorney, international speaker, and past president of the National Rifle Association

“As a practitioner at the forefront of concierge medicine, Dr. Knope is the ideal expert to explain how patients can take charge of their wellness through this innovative approach to healthcare. In this book, he shows how this new type of medical practice--which offers 24/7 access to your doctor and even house calls--promises a highly personal, individualized doctor-patient relationship. This is the go-to guide for what you need to know about concierge medicine, including why it's not just a luxury for the wealthy and how you can find the right doctor for your budget and needs. And with his engaging writing style, Dr. Knope has delivered a book that not only informs, but entertains.”–Tom Weede, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Author of The Entrepreneur Diet:The On-the-Go Plan for Fitness, Weight Loss and Healthy Living

“Dr. Knope' book is a clear and accessible contribution to the important national dialogue on health care delivery.”–Tamsen L. Bassford, MD, Department Head, Family and Community Medicine College of Medicine, University of Arizona

“Concierge Medicine returns physicians to their original calling--the needs of the patient. Primary care physicians are changing the health care model by working for their patients, not the insurers or the government. Access to quality care at an affordable price--what a simple solution.”–Chris Ewin, MD, FAAFP, President, Society for Innovative Medical Practice Design

Book Description

Details a new and increasingly popular system of healthcare, by which consumers choose their own doctor and contract directly with him or her for maximal, individualized care.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: Praeger; 1 edition (April 30, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0313354774
• ISBN-13: 978-0313354779
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #135,824 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Worth the Read, May 25, 2008

By	Robert Paulger "Robert Paulger" (Camarillo, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Doctor Knope is a pioneer in developing a new form of medical care, Concierge Medicine. His ground breaking book describes the new system that paves the way for patients to go through or around our broken medical system, enabling them to get world class care. Concierge Medicine not only gets around the limitations of our current system, it goes beyond - it provides patients with more than they ever got from a doctor before. Beyond treating illness, Concierge Medicine enables the doctor to work with his patients on a proactive basis to enhance and increase their wellness. The doctor teaches the patient how to improve their body and how to fuel it to achieve and keep it at its maximum performance level, the level at which the greatest life-joy is possible to achieve. Should a patient become ill, their concierge doctor will be with them every step of the way, directing their case through specialists and the hospital if these are needed. In short, the doctor becomes a counselor and friend who is there for them before, during and after treatment. The concierge doctor is an enhanced Marcus Welby.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellence Personified, April 26, 2008

By	Dennis Weimer (Coos Bay, OR USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Dr. Knope's groundbreaking book is destined to change the increasingly pessimistic and hopeless tone of healthcare discussion in this country. Knope masterfully dissects arguments presented as axioms from malpractice attorneys, politicians, and insurers that universal, nationalized health care is the inevitable, singular antidote to today's bastardized healthcare woes.

Dr. Knope's inarguable success in the face of cowardly criticism from "peers" proves a paradigm shift that saliently, yet simplistically, stresses the importance of individual accountability and the primordial sanctity of the doctor-patient relationship. His comprehensive treatment approach explicitly details how anyone can improve their health, their life.

Clear and concise, this inspirational book is a pleasure to read. I wholeheartedly recommend it to all patients looking to improve their quality of life, and to all public figures charged with shaping today's healthcare debate.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you care about your health, you should definitely read this book, July 22, 2008

By	Justin Cummins - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I read the book before I knew anything about the innovative concept of concierge medicine. This book was incredibly interesting and well written! The topics discussed address all of the relevant issues facing our healthcare system. Dr. Knope's personable writing style involves the reader and provides information for the reader to make their own decision. "Concierge Medicine" is an eye-opening book and a must read in an election year for anyone interested in quality healthcare for themselves and their children.