{"product_id":"how-to-save-your-own-life-the-eight-steps-only-you-can-take-to-manage-and-control-your-health-care-paperback","title":"How to Save Your Own Life: The Eight Steps Only You Can Take to Manage and Control Your Health Care - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarie Savard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSondra Forsyth\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecent advances in medical technology mean that there are currently an extraordinary array of health care choices available to the public. In this import book, Dr. Savard, a doctor turned patient advocate, equips readers with the techniques for navigating the often confusing world of healthcare, enabling them to take control of their own health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce upon a time Americans had family doctors: white-coated figures who knew all about each patient's history. Today we have PCPs, HMOs, and a good deal of anxiety. Now M.D.-turned-patient-advocate Marie Savard shows you why you must be at the center of your own health care -- and arms you with eight revolutionary yet commonsense steps that tell you: \u003cbr\u003e-- Why you must collect copies of all your medical records -- and how it can be done\u003cbr\u003e-- Why you must acquire a working knowledge of any conditions you have -- and which Web sites are most helpful\u003cbr\u003e-- Which tests, exams, and immunizations you should routinely receive -- and how to read and understand test results\u003cbr\u003e-- How to be an active partner with your doctor -- with a health journal, a \"health buddy\", and more\u003cbr\u003e-- How to work with the system -- in the hospital and with insurance companies. This book offers the tips that just might save your life -- or that of someone you love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.61 x 8.26 x 4.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 27, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51750526910752,"sku":"9780446676199","price":23.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/77a6d607c02aa164bf4c524217aa381e.webp?v=1779952204","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/how-to-save-your-own-life-the-eight-steps-only-you-can-take-to-manage-and-control-your-health-care-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}