The patient's playbook / Leslie D. Michelson.

Summary:

The Patient's Playbook is a compelling narrative of personal stories that imparts lessons and illuminates strategies for better, and even life-saving, medical decision-making. With clarity and as a call to action, the book presents the most effective approach to getting the best from a broken system: sourcing excellent doctors, choosing the right treatment protocols in the "no mistake zone," researching with precision, and structuring the ideal support team. Leslie D. Michelson has devoted his life's work to helping people access the best quality medical care--serving as an expert navigator for hundreds of clients. As the former head of the Prostate Cancer Foundation and the CEO of Private Health Management he has dedicated his life's work to helping individuals find the courage and confidence to get what they need in a challenging health system.

Record details

ISBN: 9780804170437
ISBN: 0804170436
Physical Description: xiii, 346 pages ; 25 cm
Edition: First Vintage Books edition.
Publisher: New York : Vintage Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, 2016.
Copyright: ©2015

Content descriptions

General Note:	"Find the 'no-mistake-zone'"--Cover. "With a new appendix of medical resources"--Page [4] of cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-336) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction: How to save a life -- Part 1: How to be prepared. Why having the right primary care physician will change your life -- How to find the best primary care physician for you -- Three things you can do right now to be better prepared -- Develop a support team -- Part 2: Experts and emergencies. Overtreatment can be as dangerous as undertreatment -- How to find and interview the medical experts you need -- Emergency room 101 -- Part 3: What to do when serious illness strikes. Patient, M.D. -- Step 1: Immersion -- Step 2: Diagnosis -- Step 3: Treatment -- Step 4: Coordination -- Competence and courage -- One final thought.