Description
Book SynopsisThe increasingly outrageous costs of medical care, combined with the increasing difficulty of getting medical care present a complex problem for both patients and their doctors. There are many things patients can do, despite the enormous problems presented by Big Pharma, Obamacare, Medicare, or any other problem they have been awash in publicity about, that can help improve their situation---without waiting for all those big problems to resolve themselves. Every attempt is made to keep these approaches simple and easy to understand while placing minimal time and energy demands on patients or their families.
Table of Contents1. Be Your Own Advocate
2. Prevention, Prevention, Prevention
3. How to Find a Medical Care Provider
4. Selecting the Right Place for Your Medical Care
5. Preparing for Your Outpatient Visit
6. Things to Do During and After the Visit
7. Things to Consider That Can Save You Money
8. Other Financial Issues That Can Help You
9. The Many Issues with Medications
10. Do Your Part in Managing Your Health---and Disease
