Millions of Americans suffer from indifferent, outdated health care; an estimated 40,000 incidents of medical harm happen every day. The good news is that you can prevent this from happening to you or a family member. Better yet, you can find the very best care in the world. Patrick Malone's sensible advice and real-life anecdotes will inspire you to take charge of your own health care, make the best choices, and avoid serious harm. With the "Necessary Nine"-the essential steps to finding the best medical care-The Life You Save offers vital information such as: * The single most important question you can ask your doctor * When to know you have symptoms your doctor should not shrug off * Checklists to help you get out of the hospital in one piece * Where to locate the best surgeons and safest hospitals
- ISBN10 0738213047
- ISBN13 9780738213040
- Publish Date 1 July 2009
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Out of Print 18 February 2016
- Publish Country US
- Publisher INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US
- Imprint Da Capo Press Inc
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 304
- Language English