Patient Handbook to Medical Care: Your Personal Health Guide by J. L. Richardson

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An informed patient has a much better chance of remaining a healthy patient. That's why Dr. J.L. Richardson has written this concise, illuminating overview of the healthcare system. In this handbook, she urges readers to become both informed and proactive and shows them how to achieve those goals. The book is structured in a logical, reader-friendly manner, with the order of chapters corresponding with the basic steps of medical care.

By reading this book, you will learn:

• How to keep medical records and a medical diary and why these things are so important
• What to expect from a doctor visit to ensure you're getting the medical attention you need
• What you need to know about medical tests and specialists
• What to look for in a managed healthcare plan

This guide will let patients take charge of their own health. The time you invest in becoming informed can easily pay dividends for your health in the long run. Readers will walk away from this book with a much clearer idea of what to expect from the healthcare system and what to do to ensure the preservation of their own health.