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Surviving Your Doctors, with its in-depth explanations, guidance, and direction will be the basic training manual patients need to work their way through the health care maze. It serves as a map of the medical minefield, told from the perspective of a doctor yet designed to reveal the faults in the system and the things that can and do go wrong during the course of both routine and special procedures and office visits. Filled with real stories of medical mishaps, anecdotes, and checklists, this book will walk readers through major areas of the medical world - from the doctor's office to the pharmacy, from the laboratory to the ER - giving them a clearer picture of how things really work, what health care workers really think, and how to take back control of their health and the care they receive.
Published | Jan 16 2010 |
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Format | Hardback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 248 |
ISBN | 9781442201392 |
Imprint | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
Dimensions | 9 x 6 inches |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Bravo Dr. Richard Klein for exposing the dangers patients face due to negligent hospital and physician care.
Alfred DelBello, attorney and Former Yonkers mayor, Westchester County Executive, and New York State Lieutenant Governor
This is a courageous expose of negligent practices in his own profession and serves as an important guide for people in need of medical care.
Dee DelBello, CEO and Publisher, Westchester Business Publications
Dr. Kleins' book hits the nail on the head. The lack of quality care and the danger in many of our hospitals is a timely issue as our nation considers health care reform. It's important that everyone take control of their own health care and protect themselves against careless practitioners. His examples and advice on taking more control of one's own health care will go a long way to creating a better and safer system.
Andrew J. Spano, County Executive, Westchester County, NY
Dr. Klein provides a practical and detailed analysis of what patients should know about the health care system, so they can become more informed health care consumers.
William H. Frishman M.D., New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center
This passionate and smart book is by someone who both deeply understands how sick our health care system is and what the best remedies are to make it well. The state and country need more doctor-advocates like Richard Klein.
Mark Green, president, Air America Media, and Former NYC Public Advocate
Klein is a practicing physician who has often testified as an expert witness in cases alleging medical malpractice. From his two perspectives, he offers an insightful look at all the things that can-and often do-go wrong in medicine, from doctors inducing infection to mix-ups in patient records and prescriptions....A very valuable resource, particularly as the nation considers overhauling the health-care system.
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