Surviving Health Care: A Manual for Patients and Their Families
, by Edited by Thomasine KushnerNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780521767965 | 0521767962
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 3/29/2010
This book serves as a tool to help patients and families deal rationally with the perplexing and often irrational world of healthcare. It covers the topics and addresses the challenges that experts in a variety of healthcare fields believe to be the most vital to meeting the challenges of decision-making when people feel most vulnerable. With contributions from leading healthcare specialists, Surviving Health Care: A Manual for Patients and their Families examines a wide array of topics, including advance planning for healthcare, medical emergencies, genetic testing, pain management, and care of elders. It is a unique resource that aims above all to help patients reach their best healthcare decisions.