4.33/5
Author: Leslie D. Michelson
Publication Date: Oct 18, 2016
Formats: PDF,Paperback,Hardcover,Kindle,Audible Audiobook,Audio CD
Rating: 4.33/5 out of 354
Publisher: ModernVintageRadio
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Nov 22, 2015
A very useful book. If you want to control your health care, consider this as a fine reference work.Aug 30, 2015
Oh my God. This book is amazing. Life-changing. Eye-opening. In the first few pages, author Michelson says, "By the time you finish reading this book, you will have completely rethought the way you interact with care-giving and hospitals." And he's 100% right. I couldn't believe how much good advice is in this book. I've already implemented a few changes in my own life, and there are some other tidbits of advice that I am going to save for when I (or one of my family members) faces a major Oh my God. This book is amazing. Life-changing. Eye-opening. In the first few pages, author Michelson says, "By the time you finish reading this book, you will have completely rethought the way you interact with care-giving and hospitals." And he's 100% right. I couldn't believe how much good advice is in this book. I've already implemented a few changes in my own life, and there are some other tidbits of advice that I am going to save for when I (or one of my family members) faces a major medical situation.Nov 16, 2015
As someone who suffers from several Anxiety Disorders (and whose disorders are specifically connected to medical problems that I have, and may have, and keep imagining I have....and on and on) what I really appreciate about this book is that it made me feel prepared when I go to the doctor or hospital. The thing about anxiety disorders is that they are overwhelming...it is this constant feeling of fear, and of not being able to cope. In my case, it is this never-ending feeling of not being able As someone who suffers from several Anxiety Disorders (and whose disorders are specifically connected to medical problems that I have, and may have, and keep imagining I have....and on and on) what I really appreciate about this book is that it made me feel prepared when I go to the doctor or hospital. The thing about anxiety disorders is that they are overwhelming...it is this constant feeling of fear, and of not being able to cope. In my case, it is this never-ending feeling of not being able to cope with what happens to me medically.Apr 23, 2017
I work with individuals and families all the time who are overwhelmed and confounded by healthcare. The Patient's Playbook is an indispensable guide for them.Jul 28, 2015
A must read for patients at any level. I wish I'd found it years ago when I was an average patient seeing only a gp occasionally. This book walks you through finding a good gp, understanding the medical system, making sure that you have all of your records in hand and that you understand them so that you are ready if a medical situation does occur. And if one does you know the steps to take to not just find a specialist but the best specialist for your case. This book is about becoming an A must read for patients at any level. I wish I'd found it years ago when I was an average patient seeing only a gp occasionally. This book walks you through finding a good gp, understanding the medical system, making sure that you have all of your records in hand and that you understand them so that you are ready if a medical situation does occur. And if one does you know the steps to take to not just find a specialist but the best specialist for your case. This book is about becoming an informed patient and not just floating through the medical system assuming everything will be ok.Oct 23, 2016
This is a really good resource for everyone. Almost everyone eventually becomes a patient and / or the primary support person for a patient. I wish this book had been available in 1998 for my first cancer diagnosis. I actually did quite a few of the author's recommendations during my adventure. It would have been helpful to know that I was taking appropriate actions; because, sometimes I felt like I was obsessively and anxiously micromanaging my treatment process. I never received negative This is a really good resource for everyone. Almost everyone eventually becomes a patient and / or the primary support person for a patient. I wish this book had been available in 1998 for my first cancer diagnosis. I actually did quite a few of the author's recommendations during my adventure. It would have been helpful to know that I was taking appropriate actions; because, sometimes I felt like I was obsessively and anxiously micromanaging my treatment process. I never received negative feedback from my treatment team and I often got good responses from my proactive behavior. It would have been nice to know that I was on the right track and that what I did could improve my care and other future patients' care. ...moreApr 06, 2016
This is a must read for all those concerned with there health.Oct 24, 2015
This book illustrates the level of work that today's patients have to put in to best manage their own health despite having no expertise in the field - something that doctors used to get paid to do. If you are a caregiver, there are many great tips on finding excellent care for your loved one. But if you are a patient, the amount of work involved seems even more overwhelming once it is outlined here for you.Oct 17, 2015
Valuable information - perhaps the most valuable is the list of resources/websites. However, many of the success stories cited required sufficient funds to travel to the best providers and pay additional costs of using nonnetwork providers. Still, even if one only follows some of the practices for being proactive, more mindful, and more thorough in communicating with providers, it would help. There are good guidelines for when it's time to change your PCP.Oct 13, 2015
This book is really a must read for anyone who has gotten to a point in their health care process where they want to take charge of it. The author gives many examples, steps, and websites to help you achieve this.Jul 10, 2015
This book contains a lot of useful information for patients at any level. At the very beginning, I didnt think this would be such an interesting and useful book. This book made me rethink my current perspective towards the healthcare system. I actually talked to a few of my friends & relatives about this book and recommended them to read it. Its good to become more informed. Dont worry. This book is written in a very readable style.Oct 08, 2015
My rating reflects format--audiobook. Even addicts have to admit that some books simply don't work as well on audio. While this one has lots of great advice on all aspects of our lives with the world of medicine, there are too many lists. It's a great listen, rich in anecdotes, but there's simply too much information to take in. If I wanted to use this effectively, I'd need the book with all the questions to ask when choosing a doctor, when admitted to the hospital and on and on. Excellent My rating reflects format--audiobook. Even addicts have to admit that some books simply don't work as well on audio. While this one has lots of great advice on all aspects of our lives with the world of medicine, there are too many lists. It's a great listen, rich in anecdotes, but there's simply too much information to take in. If I wanted to use this effectively, I'd need the book with all the questions to ask when choosing a doctor, when admitted to the hospital and on and on. Excellent book--but not on audio. ...moreMar 13, 2016
I found this discussion of how to navigate health problems to be a very important message but sometimes I wanted it to be clearer and less repetitive. I understand that people like to hear stories of others who have been frustrated by being unable to find correct diagnoses for their maladies. The author definitely makes an impression with his examples and for this reason alone I would highly recommend this book. I have passed my copy on to my daughter-in-law who has very serious health problems I found this discussion of how to navigate health problems to be a very important message but sometimes I wanted it to be clearer and less repetitive. I understand that people like to hear stories of others who have been frustrated by being unable to find correct diagnoses for their maladies. The author definitely makes an impression with his examples and for this reason alone I would highly recommend this book. I have passed my copy on to my daughter-in-law who has very serious health problems in the hopes that it will encourage her to follow the author's suggestions. ...moreSep 20, 2015
Very good book, with extremely important information. However, sometimes the information was overwhelming. If I were to get sick, it would be nice to have an expert like Leslie D. Michelson by my side to steer my way through the myriad paths that could point to recovery. Otherwise, it's easy to get lost. That said, I think this book gives people a lot of different ideas for how they can take charge of their own recovery. Even if you were only to adopt two or three of the thousands of ideas Dr. Very good book, with extremely important information. However, sometimes the information was overwhelming. If I were to get sick, it would be nice to have an expert like Leslie D. Michelson by my side to steer my way through the myriad paths that could point to recovery. Otherwise, it's easy to get lost. That said, I think this book gives people a lot of different ideas for how they can take charge of their own recovery. Even if you were only to adopt two or three of the thousands of ideas Dr. Michelson offers, that should be a big help. I also think Dr. Michelson's book is worth reading over and over again, perhaps every year. And you should DEFINITELY read it if you or one of your loved ones gets sick!Jul 16, 2018
When you are sick, it is too late to read this book. Read it before you need it! There are other books like this one out there, but this one is relatively current, and focuses on issues that affect all of us everyday. I read this book 5 months after my husband nearly died of endocarditis caused congestive heart failure. SO MANY of the things that happened while he was in the hospital were wrong - some just incidentally wrong, others dangerously wrong. This book will influence the way I interact When you are sick, it is too late to read this book. Read it before you need it! There are other books like this one out there, but this one is relatively current, and focuses on issues that affect all of us everyday. I read this book 5 months after my husband nearly died of endocarditis caused congestive heart failure. SO MANY of the things that happened while he was in the hospital were wrong - some just incidentally wrong, others dangerously wrong. This book will influence the way I interact with health services from now on so that those things NEVER happen to us again! ...moreFeb 24, 2017
I think this is one of those "must read" books for anyone making health decisions or who will be doing so in the future. That means everyone. (chuckle) I do a tremendous amount of medical research, and this explains well how the medical system works, from multiple perspectives -- doctor, patient, insurance company, etc. Gaps between them all are bridged with logic and some motivations revealed, along with maybe some trust established because all involved are simply human. The best thing to be I think this is one of those "must read" books for anyone making health decisions or who will be doing so in the future. That means everyone. (chuckle) I do a tremendous amount of medical research, and this explains well how the medical system works, from multiple perspectives -- doctor, patient, insurance company, etc. Gaps between them all are bridged with logic and some motivations revealed, along with maybe some trust established because all involved are simply human. The best thing to be learned from this book is how to be a medical advocate -- for yourself as well as for others -- being a "quarterback," as the author calls it. Don't just go into things with passiveness and acceptance of "the norm." Be in the game! Health is pretty important. ...moreOct 28, 2019
This is a must read going forward through the Healthcare system .Dec 15, 2019
One of the most worthwhile books I've read this year! Intelligent and interesting with the perfect recipe of data, interview quotes, and anecdotes. This is a book that both patients and physicians can cheer for.Apr 17, 2018
Important book for humans...someday either you or someone you care for will be faced with a life altering health issue and Michelson's approach to navigating the medical world is sound and well thought out.Dec 04, 2018
Everyone should read this. It's filled with fantastic information, and it's actually really engaging. I was expecting it to be informative, but either boring or hard to understand. I was pleasantly surprised by how great of a read it was.Dec 07, 2016
I checked out this book from the library after seeing it on the shelf. I read it once and took notes, but I feel like I need to purchase a copy of it to keep for reference . This is book that every home needs!Sep 18, 2019
This book was super informative with all the resources it provided and the tips the author gives on how to make the health care system work for you. I'm in the process of obtaining a new PCP so I found the chapter about that quite helpful/interesting. I actually had a piece of paper that I was jotting notes on as I listened - the information was that good. He brought up a lot of things I never would've thought to think about/research. I've always believed people should be more proactive with This book was super informative with all the resources it provided and the tips the author gives on how to make the health care system work for you. I'm in the process of obtaining a new PCP so I found the chapter about that quite helpful/interesting. I actually had a piece of paper that I was jotting notes on as I listened - the information was that good. He brought up a lot of things I never would've thought to think about/research. I've always believed people should be more proactive with their health and not quite so reliant on their doctors and follow what they say without thinking for themselves if what the doctor is suggesting makes sense/works for them. This book pushed for everyone to get more involved in their health care, and I thought that was great! ...moreOct 21, 2017
Can't recommend this book highly enough. Many, many important insights into how the health care system works. Michelson arms us with a great deal of valuable information regarding the importance of having a close relationship with a primary care doctor as well as what we need to do when we or a loved gets a bad diagnosis. I'm planning to give copies of this book to my friends and family.Jan 20, 2018
This book is about how to become an empowered patient and ensure that you get the best medical treatment when required. To illustrate his points, the author uses lots of interesting real life cases. I won an advanced reading copy of this book from the publisher as part of the Goodreads Giveaways program.Apr 03, 2018
I was skeptical when I started this, but it really has a lot of information on how to better interact with the healthcare system. The author runs a business that helps people get more out of their medical care, and he's compiled some great information.Take your time and choose the perfect book.
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