Patient Advocacy For Dummies
eBook - ePub

Patient Advocacy For Dummies

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  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

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.

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Yes, you can access Patient Advocacy For Dummies by Nichole Davis in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Health Care Delivery. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
For Dummies
Year
2025
Print ISBN
9781394281084
eBook ISBN
9781394281091
Edition
1

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Table of Contents
  3. Title Page
  4. Introduction
  5. Part 1: Getting Started with Patient Advocacy
  6. Part 2: Mastering Communication with Healthcare Professionals
  7. Part 3: Embracing Your Role as Your Health’s Best Advocate
  8. Part 4: Confronting Healthcare Headwinds
  9. Part 5: Tackling Specialized Patient Advocacy
  10. Part 6: The Part of Tens
  11. Appendix A: Using Technology to Stay Organized
  12. Appendix B: Accessing Online Support Communities
  13. Index
  14. About the Author
  15. Connect with Dummies
  16. End User License Agreement