{"product_id":"9781934559444","title":"The Essential Patient Handbook: Getting the Health Care You Need - From Doctors Who Know","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Essential Patient Handbook \u003c\/i\u003ewas written for the millions of Americans who are dissatisfied with their medical care, and are looking for a practical no-nonsense way to get the help they need from their doctors. It contains lessons learned by two doctors (husband and wife) who endured immense challenges on the patient side of the medical care system. Here are the secrets to:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e getting your doctor to listen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e preparing information your doctor needs to know\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e understanding the reasoning behind your doctor's questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e asking the essential questions about tests, diagnoses, medications, surgery, and second opinions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e checking for medication side effects and drug interactions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e dealing with confusing insurance and billing forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e working with your doctor when considering alternative and complementary medicines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e handling difficult doctor-patient interactions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e dealing with a hospital stay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Essential Patient Handbook \u003c\/i\u003ewill walk readers through the entire medical evaluation process, from the first question to the last. It gives them a guide to thoroughly prepare medical information BEFORE seeing a doctor, and explains why each piece of information is crucial. The information prepared with the aid of this book are symptom-specific, and will help physicians to arrive at a differential diagnosis. Once a diagnosis is established, it will help readers prepare further information that your doctors needs to learn to remain on top of your medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springer Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47137258176752,"sku":"9781934559444","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781934559444_p0.jpg?v=1763641908","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781934559444","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}