PDF-(BOOS)-Your Body, Your Health: How to Ask Questions, Find Answers, and Work With Your

Are you medically literate Do you have any idea what your doctor looks for during a routine examination or what questions you should ask during an office visit If youre like most people the answer is no Most of us simply put our trust in this most revered of authority figures and assume he or she must know all the answers But since in the end its your body and your health you should be the one taking charge In fact you can help your doctor give you the best care possible by taking a proactive attitude in partnership with your doctorIn this userfriendly and highly informative book Drs Shulman and Sobczyk provide vital guidelines to help you keep tabs on your health find and evaluate the medical information you need and ask your doctor relevant meaningful questions Youll learnhow a doctor makes a diagnosis of your medical statuswhat tools the physician uses to evaluate your health medical history the physical examination and medical testinghow to prepare for a doctors visit and how to make the most of the average two minutes of facetoface contactwhat questions to ask and how to prepare a concise summary of relevant symptomsthe importance of making sure the doctor is aware of your genetic background prior illnesses and current medications and supplementswhat diseases are likely at each stage of lifehow to avoid illness by using preventive healthcare measures and serviceshow to understand medical test results and when to request testswhere to find quality health information on the InternetIn an age of HMOs and managed health care now more than ever consumers need to be their own advocates in providing for their medical needs Complete with an extensive glossary of medical terms tests and procedures this marvelous resource will empower average persons to work in partnership with their doctors to manage their own health care. 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