Health Care Self Defense

Health Care Education and Patient Relationship
Management Services

Introduction

About The Author
What Made Me Write This Book
What I Did Further
What This Book Can Do For You
What Is Health Care
What Is Self Defense
What Is Health Care Self Defense On A Personal Level
What Is Health Care Self Defense On A National Level
Personal Responsibility
Why We Need To See Health Care Differently
Fundamentals

Working With Your Doctor

Visualizing The World Of Health Care
Time Management 101: Doctor To Patient
Manage Your Medical Information
Medical Information Review
Be Engaged In Your Exam
Allow An Assessment To Be Made
Delve Into The Diagnostic Decision
Was The Interaction With My Doctor Productive?
Keeping Score

Information Your Doctor Wishes You Knew

Biology Basics
It's All Connected
Biological Systems: Non-Technically Speaking
Biological Systems: You And Your Doctor
Biological Systems: Visualizing How Your Doctor Fits
  In With Your Biology
Why Your Doctor Orders A Blood Test
What Your Blood Test Measures
Normal Ranges For A Blood Test
What You Need To Know About Patient Rights
What About Prevention
Tell Me About Drugs
Expect The unexpected

Get Involved: Organize

Keeping Up With The Paperwork
Stay Connected

Get Involved: How To Do Research

Research Information Basics
Lots Of Information Does Not Equal Knowledge
Cast A Broad Net
Narrowing Down Your Search
Understand What You're Researching

Overall
Identify Your Research Sources
Institutes And Centers
Toll-Free Numbers
Directory Of Doctors
On-line Health Publications
Interactive Health Tutorials
The United States National Library Of Medicine
Reliable Drug Information

Get Involved: Manage

Time Management
What You Can Do
Voice Your Choice When It Comes To Health Care

Get Involved: Be Inspired

Inspire Yourself To Health
Attitude Matters
Be Empowered By Positive Action

Conclusion

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