Special Treatment: Ten Ways to Get the Same Special Health Care Your Doctor Gets (Hardcover)

by Kevin J. Soden (Author), Christine Dumas (Author) "Dr. Justice arrived at the emergency room shortly after his patient did..." (more)
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Product Description
Doctors have a built-in advantage when it comes to getting extra-special medical care. Their knowledge and connections help them to get better faster-and avoid unnecessary risks. Dr. Kevin Soden and Dr. Christine Dumas, who report regularly on "The Today Show" and NBC News national health-care, are leveling the health-care playing field so that everyone gets the special treatment they deserve.

They explain:

* What medical tests your doctor would demand
* How your doctor picks a doctor
* What doctors know about hospitals
* How doctors make decisions about medications, physical therapy, surgery, and more
* Even doctors need a second opinion: where they go to get one
* How doctors pick a specialist
* How doctors bounce back faster after surgery
* What doctors know about the ER
* Where your doctor gets the latest medical information-and you can, too
* What doctors know about preventing and treating the top 3 killers of men and women
* What doctors know about reducing their risk of the most preventable cancers
* What doctors know about living a longer and healthier life


About the Author
Dr. Kevin J. Soden, an ER physician for 23 years, is National Medical Reporter for NBC News and won the 2001 National Award for Excellence in Medical Reporting.

Dr. Christine Dumas reports on the latest trends in health care for NBC News Today and NBC News Weekend Edition Today. She has received Presidential Citations for her contributions to the field. Together, the authors lecture regularly to the AMA, National Institutes of Health, and major corporations.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Berkley Hardcover (September 30, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425191680
• ISBN-13: 978-0425191682
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,198,036 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EZ to understnad, March 2, 2006

By	Maura Loftus (Sherman Oaks, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Special Treatment: Ten Ways to Get the Same Special Health Care Your Doctor Gets (Paperback)

I was afraid a book by a doctor would be too technical and difficult. "Special Treatment" puts in laymen's terms what we need to know when dealing with doctors, diesease and more. Informative without being preachy!

5.0 out of 5 stars A lady doctor tells the truth!, October 21, 2003

By A Customer

I couldn't find a better book to advise me on dealing with doctors...I've seen Dr. Dumas on TV, and she's great with her simple explanations of medicine. The book is even better! Her side kick throws in a couple of good lines too.

8 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally! A book for the rest of us!, October 14, 2003

By A Customer

What a great book! Readable, clearly written, and chock full of useful information. I'm about to have surgery, and was given this book as a gift, and it's already helped me deal with my doctors in a better informed fashion and I know I'm getting better care because of it. This book is great to have around the house, just in case, and it's a terrific and thoughtful gift!