Dr. Sheldon Blau almost died after undergoing open-heart surgery-not from the surgery or heart disease, but from infectious bacteria introduced during surgery. His in-hospital experiences made him a better doctor, and inspired him to write How to Get Out of the Hospital Alive. The book describes the role of each member of the medical team, shows patients how to become active, effective members of that team, and offers concrete advice about ways to...

Second Opinion is the definitive resource for any of the 15 million people each year who are told they need surgery. This is the one book to turn to when you are sorting out whether or not to have surgery. Dr. Eric Rose and his collegues provide patients a reassuring arsenal of approaches and alternatives so they can participate fully in this important process to assure the best possible outcome. You'll want to bring Second Opinion with you for note-taking,...

Dr. Sharon Norling, a medical doctor authority, tells the untold medical truths. Your Doctor Is Wrong is a survival guide if you have been dismissed, misdiagnosed, or your symptoms have just been treated like the tip of the iceberg with pharmaceutical drugs. Dr. Norling's book may be seen as controversial because some people will not like what she has to say. They will find it hard to believe until they see all of the facts as Dr. Norling presents...

Each year, one out of every four hospital patients in the United States will be harmed by the care they receive. Over 400,000 will die as a result. Watson delivers a patient-centered blueprint on how to transform the patient-safety movement, and provides key safety habits that people must learn to recognize so they can be sure hospital personnel use them during every patient encounter

"If you are concerned you may have cataracts or have been diagnosed with them--get detailed and understandable answers to your questions with Cataracts: A Patient's Guide to Treatment, Third Edition. Even though cataract surgery is performed several million times a year, it is common for patients to have questions, concerns, and misconceptions when it comes to surgery. Dr. David F. Chang and Dr. Bryan S. Lee walk the patient through the procedure...

Little Critter goes to the dentist for a checkup, and finds that going to the dentist isn't so bad.

"Over 23 million American live with diabetes, and many will experience serious complications like blindness, kidney damage, and cardiovascular disease. Knowing how to control blood glucose, blood pressure, and blood lipids is essential. What Nurses Know . . . Diabetes offers timely advice on living with diabetes from a trusted source: nurses. Simply organized and cleanly written, What Nurses Know . . . Diabetes provides individuals and their families,...

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