{"product_id":"medical-handbook-gregory-g-billy-9781516530441","title":"Medical Handbook: A Consumer Guide for Navigating the Medical System","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe American healthcare system is vital, vibrant, and indispensable. However, it's also complex, and can be difficult to navigate as an everyday consumer. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How does medical insurance work? How do you learn more about the prescription your doctor recommended? How does aging and long-term care factor into your personal health plan? \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eMedical Handbook: A Consumer Guide for Navigating the Medical System\u003c\/em\u003e equips you with the fundamental information you need to develop a working knowledge of the American medical system. By providing information regarding many facets of healthcare, the book empowers you to make sound medical decisions that support your overall health and wellness. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The book provides information regarding medical education, medical and surgical specialties, and inpatient versus outpatient care. Chapters on nutrition and exercise help you understand your role in preventive health. Additional chapters address contemporary topics in healthcare, including mental health, sexual health, the role of marijuana in medicine, and consulting the internet for medical advice. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Written from the perspective of a medical physician, \u003cem\u003eMedical Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e is a concise, helpful guide for individuals who wish to better understand the American medical system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGregory Billy, M.D.\u003c\/strong\u003e, is currently an associate professor in the Departments of Orthopaedics \u0026amp; Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine \u0026amp; Rehabilitation at Penn State College of Medicine. He teaches resident physicians, fellows, medical, and undergraduate students in both the College of Medicine and the College of Health and Human Development. He earned his medical degree from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Sinai Hospital\/Johns Hopkins Hospital Program in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Billy also serves as a team physician for Penn State University and the State College Spikes, a Class A professional minor league baseball team. His research interests include pain and spine medicine, neurologic and brain disorders, and sports medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gregory G. Billy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1516530446\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781516530441\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/19\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 172\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.37d","brand":"Gregory G. Billy","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46617917817087,"sku":"9781516530441","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_edfc0cdf-e4aa-41da-960b-e67128e338bb.jpg?v=1740068684","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/medical-handbook-gregory-g-billy-9781516530441","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}