{"product_id":"the-myths-of-modern-medicine-9781442225954","title":"The Myths of Modern Medicine","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe American health care system is terminally ill. It is astonishingly expensive, remarkably variable in quality, and incapable of stemming the rising tide of chronic illness in our population.  Yet, the majority of Americans believe it is the best system in the world and cling to the belief that, far from ailing, it delivers care superior to those of countries across the globe. The system has obliged us by providing an elaborate set of myths and misconceptions about American health care that significantly shape our beliefs. These myths keep us blissfully ignorant about the true quality, safety, and value of the care we receive. This ignorance has a price: it leads us to draw erroneous conclusions about our conditions, fail to properly evaluate potential treatment options, and rarely question our providers' competency.The Myths of Modern Medicine looks at the real issues contributing to the dysfunction of our healthcare system and how these issues affect the care we receive. The book, \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePolicy makers and industry leaders should read the book for Leifer’s big-picture view of the issues. * The Kansas City Star *\u003cbr\u003ePerhaps the greatest merit of . . . [this] book is the hope that they will create meaningful discussions among those less intimately familiar with the health care system, flaws and all. Additionally, the [book] will speak to those caring for an elderly family member. The [book does] serve a valuable purpose. Readers of this journal may want to [give this as a gift] to those less well versed in health care. They explain what must seem an odd reluctance on the part of those more deeply immersed in health care to scrutinize health-related recommendations and to rethink the inclination to seek treatment for every risk or condition. * Health Affairs *\u003cbr\u003eIn this profoundly important book, John Leifer exposes the underbelly of American medicine—the greed, arrogance, and failures that permeate our health care system at all levels. A must-read for those of us receiving care, as well as those giving it, The Myths of Modern Medicine will open every consumer’s eyes and alert providers that we are on to their less-than-stellar practices. But Leifer does not just expose the problems; he offers viable and realistic solutions including steps consumers can take to protect themselves from shoddy medicine. This is a must-own book for anyone interested in their health care and those who provide it. -- Charles B. Inlander, consumer health advocate, best-selling author, commentator and founding president of the People’s Medical Society\u003cbr\u003eJohn Leifer's book identifies and then destroys comfortable, commonly held beliefs about the effectiveness of the US healthcare system. [It is] a provocative must read for anyone interested in improved system outcomes and their own well-being. This passionate contribution should reignite an overdue post Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) conversation. While addressing the 'truths' of the system, the author offers a handy, comprehensive guide to assist consumers in taking affirmative steps to improve their own health and healthcare outcomes. -- Roderick L. Bremby, former secretary, Kansas Department of Health and Environment\u003cbr\u003eWhite House officials argue that healthcare in the United States is very sick. They have created a bloated bureaucracy tasked with addressing its problems. Just in the nick of time, John Leifer's new book, The Myths of Modern Medicine, comes along and identifies not only the foundational myths obscuring the true nature of our health system's illness but a more pragmatic and less expensive solution...dealing with the real issues.  Precisely the book we have long needed. Easy to read, hard to take, but just the treatment we needed and just in time! -- Richard Hastings, president and CEO emeritus, Saint Luke's Health System\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction Myth 1: The United States boasts the best health care in the world. Myth 2: Shopping for health care is like shopping for a car: You base \tyour decisions on good information. Myth 3: Medical interventions are based upon scientific evidence of \tpositive outcomes regarding best practices. As a result, patients receive precisely the care they need. Myth 4: Where one chooses to receive care will have no bearing on their treatment options, outcomes, or cost. Myth 5: All physicians are created equal. Myth 6: There’s no better place to be when you are ill than the hospital.\t Myth 7: The prescription I was given is safe, proven, and effective.\t Myth 8: I’m just the patient. I’m not part of the problem.\t Myth 9: My insurance company’s first concern is my health.\t Myth 10: When all else fails, at least the system will allow me to die with dignity. Epilogue\t Bibliography","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49529990381911,"sku":"9781442225954","price":51.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781442225954.jpg?v=1731877652","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-myths-of-modern-medicine-9781442225954","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}