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MPN
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ISBN
9780345513748
Book Title
Empowered Patient : How to Get the Right Diagnosis, Buy the Cheapest Drugs, Beat Your Insurance Company, and Get the Best Medical Care Every Time
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Item Length
8 in
Publication Year
2010
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.6 in
Author
Elizabeth S. Cohen
Genre
Health & Fitness
Topic
Health Care Issues, Reference, Healthy Living
Item Weight
6.6 Oz
Item Width
5.3 in
Number of Pages
240 Pages

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Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0345513746
ISBN-13
9780345513748
eBay Product ID (ePID)
80474499

Product Key Features

Book Title
Empowered Patient : How to Get the Right Diagnosis, Buy the Cheapest Drugs, Beat Your Insurance Company, and Get the Best Medical Care Every Time
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Topic
Health Care Issues, Reference, Healthy Living
Genre
Health & Fitness
Author
Elizabeth S. Cohen
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
6.6 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2010-019666
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
"A book no household should be without."--Sanjay Gupta, MD " The Empowered Patient is a must-read for everyone. Elizabeth Cohen reveals insider knowledge about the uncertainty of medicine--things every doctor knows--and then helps you steer a clear path to health!"--Christiane Northrup, MD, author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom   "Elizabeth Cohen offers guidance to get the most from your doctor, your insurance company, and even your medicine. This book will hold your hand, make you smart, and may even save your life."--Nancy Snyderman, MD, chief medical editor, NBC News, "A book no household should be without."-Sanjay Gupta, MD " The Empowered Patient is a must-read for everyone. Elizabeth Cohen reveals insider knowledge about the uncertainty of medicine-things every doctor knows-and then helps you steer a clear path to health!"-Christiane Northrup, MD, author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom   "Elizabeth Cohen offers guidance to get the most from your doctor, your insurance company, and even your medicine. This book will hold your hand, make you smart, and may even save your life."-Nancy Snyderman, MD, chief medical editor, NBC News, "A book no household should be without."-Sanjay Gupta, MD "The Empowered Patientis a must-read for everyone. Elizabeth Cohen reveals insider knowledge about the uncertainty of medicine-things every doctor knows-and then helps you steer a clear path to health!"-Christiane Northrup, MD, author ofWomen's Bodies, Women's Wisdom  "Elizabeth Cohen offers guidance to get the most from your doctor, your insurance company, and even your medicine. This book will hold your hand, make you smart, and may even save your life."-Nancy Snyderman, MD, chief medical editor, NBC News, "A book no household should be without."-Sanjay Gupta, MD " The Empowered Patient is a must-read for everyone. Elizabeth Cohen reveals insider knowledge about the uncertainty of medicine-things every doctor knows-and then helps you steer a clear path to health!"-Christiane Northrup, MD, author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom   "Elizabeth Cohen offers guidance to get the most from your doctor, your insurance company, and even your medicine. This book will hold your hand, make you smart, and may even save your life."-Nancy Snyderman, MD, chief medical editor, NBC News From the Trade Paperback edition.
Synopsis
The facts are alarming: Medical errors kill more people each year than AIDS, breast cancer, or car accidents. A doctor's relationship with pharmaceutical companies may influence his choice of drugs for you. The wrong key word on an insurance claim can deny you coverage. Through real life stories, including her own, and shrewd advice, CNN's Elizabeth Cohen shows you how to become your own advocate and navigate the minefield of today's health-care system. But there's good news. Discover how to - find a doctor who "gets" you and listens to you - ask the right questions for the best treatment - make the most out of a short office visit - cut out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs - harness the power of the Internet for medical issues - fight back when claims are denied Combining the personal stories of patients across America with crucial advice on receiving the best possible health care, this guide will enable you to confront an often confusing and perilous system--and come out ahead., The facts are alarming: Medical errors kill more people each year than AIDS, breast cancer, or car accidents. A doctor's relationship with pharmaceutical companies may influence his choice of drugs for you. The wrong key word on an insurance claim can deny you coverage. Through real life stories, including her own, and shrewd advice, CNN's Elizabeth Cohen shows you how to become your own advocate and navigate the minefield of today's health-care system. But there's good news. Discover how to * find a doctor who "gets" you and listens to you * ask the right questions for the best treatment * make the most out of a short office visit * cut out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs * harness the power of the Internet for medical issues * fight back when claims are denied Combining the personal stories of patients across America with crucial advice on receiving the best possible health care, this guide will enable you to confront an often confusing and perilous system--and come out ahead.
LC Classification Number
R727.4.C64 2010

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  • Good information, easy reading, worth your time.

    I had read a review of this book previously and wanted to read it. I was not disappointed. Particularly for those who may be reluctant to question their physicians or confront the medical establishment, it provides practical information and tools for protecting your health from incorrect diagnoses, and treatment regimens and from insurance companies which are designed to make profits --sometimes at your peril or loss. Doctors and other practitioners are only human (not gods), and they do make mistakes, some of which you can help them avoid. The tools provided can help you take responsibility for insuring you and your loved ones receive good medical care. I haven't seen other books that tackle the same subject. If there is any shortcoming to the book it is that it only deals with ...