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Dr. Russo uses a down to earth approach to help consumers understand how to navigate our complicated healthcare system; they are encouraged to set individual visions and take ownership for their own treatment expectations. --National Association of Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM)

Using her extensive experience as a healthcare consultant and her personal experiences as a healthcare consumer, Ruthann Russo shares her own medical stories and how they led her to develop a step-by-step method for successfully accessing medical care. The author takes you by the hand and personally escorts you through the complex maze of medical decision making for yourself and for your family members. --Ian Diener, MD, MBA, FAAFP, Family Practice Physician and Educator


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When you need a new doctor, how do you find one that will provide a high quality of care?
If you disagree with your doctor about a diagnosis or treatment, what do you do?
When your children are older, will they have reliable information about their family's medical history?
What is in your medical record and what does it mean?
Why is any of this important?

Dr. Russo's new book will help you answer these questions, prepare for various healthcare situations-and more. If you've experienced any kind of health challenges, you probably know the importance of these issues and, most likely, you've had some frustrations with navigating your way through the healthcare system. 7 Steps to Your Best Possible Healthcare can help you.

If you're in good health right now, you may think you don't need to worry about healthcare-but you do. At some point, most people need healthcare, and just like you need to create a will before you die, you need to get your healthcare plans in order before you're sick. 7 Steps to Your Best Possible Healthcare can help you, too. Whether you're healthy or ill, this guidebook will show you how to become a more proactive participant in the management of your healthcare. The book, which weaves together stories of healthcare challenges with lessons learned to help you deal with your own challenges.

"A thoughtful, comprehensive guide to taking control of your health and making better-informed"
- Kirkus Discoveries

"Dr. Russo uses a down to earth approach to help consumers understand how to navigate our complicated healthcare system; they are encouraged to set individual visions and take ownership for their own treatment expectations. "
- National Association of Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM)

"Using her extensive experience as a healthcare consultant and her personal experiences as a healthcare consumer, Ruthann Russo shares her own medical stories and how they led her to develop a step-by-step method for successfully accessing medical care. The author takes you by the hand and personally escorts you through the complex maze of medical decision making for yourself and for your family members. "
- Ian Diener, MD, MBA, FAAFP, Family Practice Physician and Educator


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 450 pages
  • Publisher: DJ Iber Publishing Inc; 1st edition (February 19, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0979906105
  • ISBN-13: 978-0979906107
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,460,993 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Healthcare Resource, February 28, 2008
Exceptional Healthcare Resource

Dr. Ruthann Russo has authored an exceptional healthcare resource which I will use for years to come for the healthcare of myself and family. She has translated the complexities of the healthcare arena into workable solutions with practical information and numerous specific nuances essential to every healthcare consumer. I view this book as such an important resource, it is placed next to my dictionary.

While consumers are generally highly knowledgeable in the field of electronics, cars, etc., this book will permit the consumer to become increasingly more knowledgeable in the field of healthcare. Isn't it time we give own healthcare a higher level of importance and become better educated consumers in the healthcare industry? This book will certainly help you achieve such results!

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5.0 out of 5 stars M.Schafer (Pennsylvania), February 27, 2008
It's about time someone wrote a book on how to navigate through our healthcare system. This book is extremely helpful for the average layman! I absolutely loved reading this book and have passed it on to many family members and friends. Dr. Russo uses her own personal experience to guide us through trying times with loved ones, and teaches us how to not be afraid to ask questions, do research, don't just take healthcare physicians, insurance companies at their word. Dr. Russo teaches us to become pro-active in our own health and the health of our loved ones. She gives us the tools to enable us to take control one step at a time! Thank you Dr. Russo! Cheers!
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5.0 out of 5 stars 7 Steps to Your Best Possible Healthcare, February 24, 2008
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7 Steps to Your Best Possible Healthcare: The Essential Guide for Crafting Your Personal Healthcare Plan

I am so impressed with the author's knowledge of healthcare resources. The book is a comprehensive and practical guide for the healthcare consumer and for healthcare givers. It's easy to read and filled with down-to-earth suggestions. It's wonderful that Dr. Russo turned a personal experience into something so helpful for others.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Every household should have this book!
"7 Steps to Your Best Possible Healthcare" is an invaluable book that every person should own. I think many will find themselves returning over and over to use this book to use... Read more
Published 19 months ago by T. Tobaygo

4.0 out of 5 stars An eye opener...
As I picked up Dr. Russo's book, I wasn't sure what I was about to discover. As a seemingly healthy almost 30 year old, why would I worry about healthcare? Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Masterfully written comprehensive medical resource!
Being a health care provider, and more significantly a patient advocate, I was truly impressed with the passion and accuracy of Ruthann Russo's advice in 7 Steps to Your Best... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Rosanne Neiman

5.0 out of 5 stars Healthcare navigation made easy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Reource Book!
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Finally, a clear and concise resource for every healthcare consumer. After reading this book, I am no longer intimidated or apprehensive about seeking and obtaining high quality... Read more
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