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How to Talk to Your Doctor

AUTHOR Fuller-Rey, Diana; O'Connor, Nancy, PH.
PUBLISHER La Mariposa Press (10/01/2005)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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How To Talk To Your Doctor is a simple little book designed to explain and encourage better communication between patient and doctors or therapists. It prompts patients to take charge of their health and healthcare. Written in a light-hearted cartoon manner it illustrates good and bad communication and supports patients taking responsibility for their own personal care, by asking for detailed information in easy to understand language and to engage with your doctor in decisions about your treatment and care. The purpose of this book is to encourage patients to become more assertive in dealing with their physicians; to take charge of their physical and mental health, and; to work in partnership with their doctors. With a cartoon format this little book is packed full of useful and empowering information. It also explores the conflict of interest between drug company sales persons and doctors which drive up the cost of medications.
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ISBN-13: 9780961371470
ISBN-10: 0961371471
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 32
Carton Quantity: 0
Product Dimensions: 8.00 x 0.14 x 9.97 inches
Weight: 0.33 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Price on Product - Canadian, Price on Product, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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Medical | General
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How To Talk To Your Doctor is a simple little book designed to explain and encourage better communication between patient and doctors or therapists. It prompts patients to take charge of their health and healthcare. Written in a light-hearted cartoon manner it illustrates good and bad communication and supports patients taking responsibility for their own personal care, by asking for detailed information in easy to understand language and to engage with your doctor in decisions about your treatment and care. The purpose of this book is to encourage patients to become more assertive in dealing with their physicians; to take charge of their physical and mental health, and; to work in partnership with their doctors. With a cartoon format this little book is packed full of useful and empowering information. It also explores the conflict of interest between drug company sales persons and doctors which drive up the cost of medications.
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Author: O'Connor, Nancy, PH.
Nancy O'Connor, Ph.D. is a retired Psychologist and nurse. She is the author of Letting Go With Love: The Grieving Process, How To Grow Up When You're Grown Up. How To Talk To Your Doctor, andLottie's Lot, a novel which is based on the life of her Great Grandparents and the seven children they raised. She also has written a Musical called IN THE YEAR 2323.
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