Taking Charge of Your Health : Understanding the System Could Save Your Life [LARGE PRINT] [UNKNOWN FORMAT] (Paperback)

by Alice Hodge (Author), Mary Lonergan (Author) "My doctor entered the examination room..." (more)
Key Phrases: medical resume, wellness team, Living Will, Mill Creek, New England Hospital (more...)

Product Details

• Paperback: 179 pages
• Publisher: Bookpartners (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885221967
• ISBN-13: 978-1885221964
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,307,946 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great gift for anyone facing a major health challenge, September 17, 1999

By A Customer

I just wish I had had this book when my mother was fighting cancer. It's a winner.

Concise, well written, and packed with valuable information and suggestions on understanding and managing one's interaction with the medical world, this book makes a great gift for someone facing a health challenge - or for yourself. You or your friend will certainly find this book more useful than a potted plant or a hot casserole.

I am not facing a health challenge, but found this book interesting, informative, and good advance prepartation for any future health challenge to me or members of my family. One tip, alone, is worth the price of the book - if a doctor tells you unpleasant news, ask him to put it in writing. So often, when one gets home and tries to repeat the dignosis and options to family, one forgets important facts or has misunderstood what the doctor said.

The book is full of incredibly useful information, charts, and examples. If you or a loved one are seriously ill, it will become your Bible. I am so impressed by this book that I plan to send it to my friends and family as a Christmas gift this year.

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read w/lots of practical tips!, August 11, 1999

By	Ann Stovel (Pleasanton, CA) - See all my reviews

Informative book with many practical tips for people with serious health problems or chronic diseases. I especially like chapter 3...Getting It Together, regarding putting together a medical resume. This is great advice for people who are seeing multiple physicians. I wish this book had been available when I was visiting several neurologists prior to the diagnosis of essential tremor.

5.0 out of 5 stars don't wait till you need the info to read this book, January 31, 1999

By A Customer

This is a fabulous "hands on" read - simple, direct and succinct. Not a lot of medical jargon. Touches topics we all need to consider such as "If You Are Having Problems With Your Doctor" and a sample letter for changing doctors within the same practice. There's also one if you choose to go outside the medical practice. The authors offer a pragmatic sensitive approach to daily hassles such as navigating the insurance company maze, and what to do when you and your doctor disagree. Get this book before you need it.