How to Survive Your Doctor's Care: Get the Right Diagnosis, the Right Treatment, and the Right Experts for You

Synopsis

Dr. Pamela Gallin. She’s one of the worlds leading pediatric surgeons—a world-class physician with an insider’s access to the best health care in the country. And still, an astonishing series of medical goofs and neglect nearly led to permanent nerve damage of her hand. If someone like Dr. Pamela Gallin—who knows the system and maneuvers within it at the most senior levels—can’t get first-class care, what are the chances that you will? Dr. Gallin’s close call with medical disaster opened her eyes to the perils and pitfalls faced by all patients—even savvy off-duty surgeons. Empowered by her unique perspective, Dr. Gallin gives us How to Survive Your Doctor’s Care, the essential insider’s guide for anyone attempting to navigate the health care system. She offers not only a revealing look at today’s complicated medical system but also real-life examples of what can—and did—go wrong. She explains: —How to take advantage of the hidden network of doctors connected to your primary care physician —Why your life may depend on finding the right specialist —When it’s smart to go outside of your insurance plan —How a Magic Marker might be your final defense against a ghastly surgical mishap —Why your choice of physician determines the quality of your anesthesiologist, radiologist, pathologist, and nurses —The secret to getting great care from your nurse—who might just be your most important health care provider and protector —Why seeking second opinions should be second nature Now more than ever, says Dr. Gallin, patients must assume a more active role in their care. How to Survive Your Doctor’s Care offers invaluable counsel on choosing the right hospital; becoming your own best advocate once you get to the hospital; determining which steps to take before you undergo a surgical procedure; and communicating effectively with your doctors and nurses. Inside, you’ll find: y An 11 -point checklist for selecting the hospital that’s right for you / Dramatic, real-life examples of medical sleuthing at its best—and medical neglect at its worst y Step-by-step instructions for turning your cumbersome provider directory into a manageable list of potential primary care physicians y Crucial questions to ask any prospective physician y Guidelines for selecting an advocate to help you manage and keep track of your care Getting quality health care—even safe health care—has never been more of a challenge. But with Dr. Gallin’s guidance and expertise, you’ll have the tools you need to chart a course to recovery and emerge unscathed from the medical care maze.

Copyright:

2003

Book Details

Book Quality:

Excellent

Book Size:

234 Pages

ISBN-13:

9780895261205

Publisher:

Regnery Publishing, Incorporated, An Eagle Publishing Company

Date of Addition:

11/14/20

Copyrighted By:

Pamela F. Gallin

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Self-Help, Health, Mind and Body, Medicine

Submitted By:

Larry Lumpkin

Proofread By:

Shirley Koda

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.