January Magazine
January Magazine
Description: Martine Ehrenclou, M.A. writes the essential guide for becoming a proactive and empowered patient to navigate the maze of medical care and find the help you need. Learn to prevent medical errors, medication mistakes, how to choose the best doctor for you.
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Frustrated or confused about how to get good medical care? In her newest book, award-winning author Martine Ehrenclou, M.A., empowers patients to become proactive, assertive, well-informed participants in their own health care. With advice and personal stories from over 200 doctors, nurses, pharmacists, other medical professionals and patients, The Take-Charge Patient reveals insider information on how to cut through the red tape and navigate today’s complex health care system with confidence.
The Take-Charge Patient outlines strategies to enable patients to take charge of what they can. You will learn how to:
Become your own advocate Choose the best doctor you Prepare for your medical appointment Create a patient’s toolkit Communicate effectively with doctors Prevent medical errors and medication mistakes Form partnerships with your medical providers Manage health insurance Obtain discounted medication and medical care
January Magazine
January Magazine