
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Patient Advocacy For Dummies
About this book
Don't let the medical system push you around—empower yourself to take the lead
Feel more in control of your medical care and learn how to be your own advocate with Patient Advocacy For Dummies! Managing your own health care—or a loved one's—can be daunting, especially if you are diagnosed with a serious illness. This book helps you weigh all the treatments, make decisions, and speak up for yourself when you need to. You'll get advice on asking challenging questions in a way that will get the information you need from medics, nurses, doctors, and other health care professionals. You deserve to understand your options and choose the path that's right for you. Take charge of your health care and feel empowered to partner with health care providers to achieve the best possible results.
- Prepare yourself to make the most out of consultations with health care providers
- Take responsibility for your care or the care of a loved one by partnering with medical professionals
- Learn how to talk to doctors and ask questions to get the answers that you are looking for
- Understand your treatment options and stand up for yourself if something doesn't seem right
This book is a valuable tool for anyone who uses the healthcare system, especially those who need a high level of care from multiple providers and specialists.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Table of Contents
- Title Page
- Introduction
- Part 1: Getting Started with Patient Advocacy
- Part 2: Mastering Communication with Healthcare Professionals
- Part 3: Embracing Your Role as Your Health’s Best Advocate
- Part 4: Confronting Healthcare Headwinds
- Part 5: Tackling Specialized Patient Advocacy
- Part 6: The Part of Tens
- Appendix A: Using Technology to Stay Organized
- Appendix B: Accessing Online Support Communities
- Index
- About the Author
- Connect with Dummies
- End User License Agreement