Don't Get a SMALL Bang For Your BUCK: Think Like a Doctor; Act Like a Patient (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781975614775)

No one knows your medical story better than you do. You are the one living with pain or other horrible symptoms. You know the many ways your body is struggling to cope with the trauma of injury or illness.

But how well can you communicate what you know? Patients who aren't sure how to tell their medical stories are often frustrated when they can't explain their symptoms to a physician. In this guide to the confusing world of medicine, dr. w. o. ochan focuses on the breakdown in doctor-patient communication and the best ways to fix it. With his help, you can clearly and concisely explain your symptoms in a way a physician will understand.

The author shows you how to give your own case presentation and help your doctor find the proper diagnosis and treatment plan. He'll help you

• tell your medical story,
• show your doctor you aren't just another faceless case,
• make your doctor take you seriously,
• take charge of your medical consultation,
• ask the most important questions, and
• advocate strongly for your own care.

With ochan's advice, you can make the most out of each visit and stop getting such a Small Bang for Your Buck.