Publisher's Synopsis
The Dr. Me, Patient and Caregiver Guide & Mobile Help Index helps patients and caregivers understand and control their health care choices and finances. It also helps them connect to expert help and support 24/7. The Guide has 3 volumes. Each volume walks you step by step through solutions to almost any health care access, quality, or financial situation. Throughout the Guide you'll find contacts, phone numbers, education, tips, guidance, information, and connections to experts and resources that can help you get the safest, highest-quality, and most cost-efficient health care possible. The Patient & Caregiver Guide includes; Step-by-step instructions. Hundreds of phone numbers for free help. Financial help and fundraising sources. Hundreds of website links. The questions you need to ask doctors and providers. Tips you can use immediately. Connections to expert help for any health care situation. The phone numbers, links, websites, and related information are continuously update online at www.aPatientsPlace.com. Volume 1 Introduction: Protecting Your Interests You Are Your Best Advocate Learn to Listen to Your Body You're Sick or Hurt ... What Now? Working with Your Insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid Accessing Free and Low Cost Health Services Volume 2 Finding the Right Doctors and Health Professionals Building and Leading Your Healthcare Teams Working with Your Doctors and Providers Getting Second Opinions Learning Your Treatment Options Choosing Treatments Finding the Right Hospitals and Treatment Facilities Volume 3 Managing Healthcare During Transitions Managing Healthcare Costs & Finding Billing Mistakes Drugs and Vitamins Keeping Your Personal Health and Medical Records Staying Healthy
