Surviving Health Care (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521767965)

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.

Author: Thomasine Kushner
ISBN-10: 0521767962
ISBN-13: 9780521767965
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 03/29/2010
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.20w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 10/01/2010