The life you save : nine steps to finding the best medical care--and avoiding the worst /: nine steps to finding the best medical care--and avoiding the worst. (2009)

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Nine steps to finding the best medical care--and avoiding the worst
• Further Information: Note: Patrick Malone.
• Other Names: Malone, Patrick, 1952-
• Contents: This book could save your life -- Right now: get your records and read them -- Talking to your doctor: put it in writing -- When the diagnosis is in doubt -- Your best ally: a top primary-care doctor -- Steering clear of dangerous doctors -- Drugs: a dose of reality about the prescription drug industry and how you can safely use medicines -- "Should I be tested?": why understanding the numbers is crucial -- The second opinion: always your first choice -- When you need surgery: avoiding Dr. not-so-good, and finding Dr. right -- Making a list and checking it twice: the key to safe surgery -- Your personal advocate, in the hospital and out -- The scandal of infections in hospitals and other health care facilities, and what you can do -- Looking for the best hospital: a frustrating journey with some hope -- Living with chronic disease: advice from survivors -- Auditing your care so you live longer -- Celebrating the heroes and champions of patient safety and quality care -- Epilogue: dealing with medical injury.
• Publisher Details: Camabridge, MA : Da Capo Press
• Publication Date: 2009
• Extent: 1 online resource (viii, 296 pages)
• Subjects: 362.1068; Patient advocacy; Medicine, Popular; Self-care, Health; Medical errors -- Prevention; MEDICAL -- Administration; MEDICAL -- Practice Management & Reimbursement; Medical errors -- Prevention; Medicine, Popular; Patient advocacy; Self-care, Health; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780786748099; 0786748095
• Related ISBNs: 9780738213040; 0738213047
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.