What You Don't Know Can Kill You A Physician's Radical Guide to Conquering the Obstacles to Excellent Medical Care

Name: What You Don't Know Can Kill You A Physician's Radical Guide to Conquering the Obstacles to Excellent Medical Care
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ISBN: 9780061145827

ISBN-10: 0061145823

ISBN-13: 9780061145827

Edition: 2007

Authors: Laura W. Nathanson

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In 2003, Dr. Laura Nathanson was widowed after the misdiagnosis of her beloved husband. After this tragedy, she was determined to help others protect themselves and their loved ones from similarly preventable health care disasters-and help them benefit from health care miracles. In What You Don't Know Can Kill You, Dr. Nathanson provides a guide to getting the best medical care and navigating our frustrating and often impenetrable health care system. In clear, non-medical language, she shows how to: Flag any signs of misdiagnosis and misleading analysis of symptoms Prevent miscommunication among specialists from having dire consequences Stay safe in the hospital and…

Book details

List price: $19.99
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 5/8/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.56" tall
Weight: 0.506
Language: English

Dr. Laura Nathanson is the author of The Portable Pediatrician , as well as several other books. She has practiced pediatrics for more than thirty years, is board certified in pediatrics and peri-neonatology, and has been consistently listed in The Best Doctors in America .



Introduction



The Dicey Diagnosis



Breaking All the Rules



Tracking the Story



Red Flags: Physician Narratives



Red Flags: Radiology Reports



Red Flags: Medical Volleyball



The Monster



Red Flags: Pathology Reports



You Can't Tell the Players Without a Program



Home Again, Hospital Again, Home Again



In the Hospital



The Sensitive Sentinel



The Vigilant Sentinel



The Hypervigilant Sentinel



The Sentinel in Transit



Afterwards



Aftermath



Coping and Questioning



An Exercise in Futility



Afterthoughts



Workbook



The Case of Lily the Cheerleader



First, Get Your Chart



Four Crucial Stacks



Clinical Physician Narratives



Data Reports



Imaging Study Reports



Pathology Study Reports



Pulling It All Together



Managed Care


Glossary