The Life You Save: Nine Steps to Finding the Best Medical Care-and Avoiding the Worst

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Synopsis
Millions of Americans suffer from indifferent, outdated health care; an estimated 40,000 incidents of medical harm happen every day. The good news is that you can prevent this from happening to you or a family member. Better yet, you can find the very best care in the world. Patrick Malone's sensible advice and real-life anecdotes will inspire you to take charge of your own health care, make the best choices, and avoid serious harm. With the "Necessary Nine" -- the essential steps to finding the best medical care -- The Life You Save offers vital information such as: The single most important question you can ask your doctor When to know you have symptoms your doctor should not shrug off Checklists to help you get out of the hospital in one piece Where to locate the best surgeons and safest hospitals.
Copyright:
2008

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
304 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780786748099
Related ISBNs:
9780738213040
Publisher:
Hachette Books Ireland
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths, reprinted with permission, footnotes omitted.
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Health, Mind and Body, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Medicine
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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