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Book SynopsisAt a time when many Americans may be seeking alternatives to current health care choices, Dr. Knope offers an option that allows patients to directly contract with healthcare providers for individualized care. Using first hand accounts and plenty of examples of how concierge medicine works, Knope offers a plan for patients looking to make a change to a medical system that is negotiated between doctor and patient, rather than through insurance and pharmaceutical companies. Concierge medicine as currently practiced offers patients more time with their doctors, a personal relationship with medical providers and their staff, and tailored lifestyle plans that help patients prevent illness and disease before it happens. While some argue that such a system favors those who can afford to pay for such specialized care, Knope shows how it can be made more affordable for more people and how those looking to make the change can find the care they need and want with doctors who are willing to work
Trade ReviewDr. Knope demystifies concierge medicine, gives a common sense approach to healthcare and advocates for the patient-physician relationship. Concierge Medicine is a guide on how to invest in your most precious asset - your health. -- Wayne M. Burr, MD, FACP, Concierge Internal Medicine, Suncoast Executive Health Program
In Concierge Medicine Steven Knope makes it clear how much he loves being a doctor and creating a partnership with his patients, and he wants other people to have the same experience his patients have. He has written a compelling, practical guide for people who want to invest in their health by developing a relationship with a concierge physician, by improving their nutrition, and by developing a sensible approach to exercise. -- Gregory W. Solomon, MD, Internal Medicine, New York
Compelling and interesting. Concierge Medicine provides an extremely insightful account of this innovative and growing field. -- Raphael Darvish, M.D., M.B.A., Founder & CEO, Concierge Medicine/LA
Table of Contents1 Introduction 2 Chapter 1: Who Killed Marcus Welby, M.D.? 3 Chapter 2: What Is Concierge Medicine and How Does It Work? 4 Chapter 3: The Benefits of Concierge Medicine 5 Chapter 4: The Three Critical Components of Comprehensive Healthcare 6 Chapter 5: A Day in the Life of a Concierge Physician 7 Chapter 6: Your Exercise Portfolio 8 Chapter 7: A Lifelong Nutritional Strategy 9 Chapter 8: What’s Wrong with Concierge Medicine? 10 Chapter 9: How to Evaluate Your Current Medical Care 11 Chapter 10: Making Your Concierge Medicine Investment Affordable 12 Chapter 11: How to Find the Right Concierge Physician for You 13 Chapter 12: How to Get the Best Return on Your Medical Investment
