Download or read book 51 Questions To Ask Your Doctor written by Elizabeth Drake and published by . This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The practice of medicine today is very different from the practice of medicine of yesteryear. The one-doctor office has been replaced by a staff of doctors and the office is a hub of activity with several patients waiting to see the same doctor. The amount of time you can talk with your doctor may be brief. No doctor can remember a conversation you had 6 months ago (or longer), your complete physical history from 2 years ago or all the medications you may be taking today.51 Questions to Ask Your Doctor is a simple, practical and up-to-date book that will help you help yourself. Essential questions include: How important is family history to my health? What are the signs of depression? Is it normal to forget as I get older? What should I do if I have lost interest in sex? Would you recommend corrective eye surgery?Your health is in YOUR hands and this is the book to help you manage it the right way!
Download or read book 50 Plus One Questions to Ask Your Doctor written by Elizabeth Drake and published by Encouragement Press, LLC. This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You are in a hurry to see the doctor? The doctor too, is pressed for time; the waiting room is full and time is of the essence. Under the pressure, you forget to ask the questions or seek further advice that you have been meaning to ask! Be prepared for your next visit, take 50 plus one Questions to Ask Your Doctor to the doctor's office with you as a reminder of what you need to discuss. Important topics covered include: the importance of family history; advice for stopping smoking and excess eating and drinking; ways to handle declining health; concerns bout sexual relations and performance; the need for screening and early warning for cancer, diabetes and heart disease; how to recognize and dealwith depression; advice on sleeping disorders; questions every pediatrician wishes parents would ask; what drugs and prescriptions you may or may not need and more!
Download or read book Breast Cancer Answers written by Judith King and published by Listo Publications. This book was released on 2004 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breast cancer answers practical tips, and personal advice from a survivor.
Download or read book 99 Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor and why written by Paul Keckley and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Public concern about medical care is at an all-time high. 99 Questions Doctors Don't Want You to Ask and Why is a practical and realistic book that helps consumers understand doctor-patient relationships and the practice of medicine in America today. Keckley is founder of The Keckley Group, a health-care research firm based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Download or read book Migraine and Other Headaches written by Stephen D. Silberstein, MD and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2004-03-01 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Headache is the most common complaint for which people see neurologists and the seventh most common reason they visit their primary care doctors. It is the third most common cause of missed work, and can seriously undermine the quality of life if not effectively managed. Migraine and Other Headaches is the essential guide for everyone who suffers from headaches, and will provide the information needed to obtain effective medical care and long-term relief. Different types of headache are thoroughly explained in easy to understand language, beginning with migraine, the most common severe headache, which occurs in approximately 12 percent of the U.S. population. The authors discuss the different types of migraine: migraine without aura (previously called common migraine), migraine with aura, and basilar migraine. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of early treatment, the importance of understanding the difference between a headache cause and a headache trigger, and how to avoid common triggers. Rebound headache, caused by the overuse of acute medication, is a topic of special significance and is discussed in detail. The book also considers tension-type headache, the most common primary headache disorder - 80 percent of us will have a tension-type headache at some time in our lives, cluster headache, unusual headaches, non-headache illnesses that frequently accompany headache, sinus headache, disorders of the neck, post-traumatic headache, and atypical facial pain and trigeminal neuralgia. Treatment options for all types of headache are thoroughly discussed, including the treatment of migraine with medications that can be taken daily to help prevent headache, stop headache pain once it has begun, and prevent worsening of headaches. Responses to medication - both prescription and nonprescription - are highly individualized, and the physician will work with the headache sufferer in order to determine the most beneficial medication options. Managing headache pain goes beyond simply popping pills and, therefore, lifestyle issues are considered, including the possibility of depression or other psychological factors, and family relationships. The doctor may recommend changes in diet in order to avoid triggers, exercise, change in sleeping patterns, or relaxation techniques. Also included is information about alternative therapies, such as vitamins and herbal supplements, physical therapy, acupressure, massage, acupuncture, chiropractic care, craniosacral therapy, hydrotherapy, and yoga. Also covered are behavioral treatments, such as stress-management training and psychotherapy. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the doctor/patient relationship should be a partnership with open communication, with the patient communicating goals and desires about the preferred headache management, the doctor contributing knowledge and values, and the final plan incorporating both perspectives. Migraines and Headaches will help those suffering with headaches, and those who care for them, to gain a deeper understanding of what is known about headache and what is not known, allowing them to explore diagnosis and treatment with this knowledge in hand. It is the first volume in a new series sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology, An AAN Press Quality of Life Guide.
Download or read book Frequently Asked Questions About STDs written by Samuel G. Woods and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2011-08-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents essential information on sexually transmitted diseases, including the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and preventive measures.
Download or read book 50 Plus One Questions to Ask Your Doctor written by Elizabeth Drake and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The practice of medicine today is very different from the practice of medicine of yesteryear. The one-doctor office has been replaced by a staff of doctors, and the office is a hub of activity with several patients waiting at a time. The amount of time you can talk with the doctor may be brief. Multitasking doctors can't remember all your past conversations, health history, or current medications. You are the only person responsible for your health and well-being, and this is the book to help you manage it the right way. Book jacket.
Download or read book Testicular Cancer written by Heather Hasan and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2011-01-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes testicular cancer, including diagnosis and treatment, who is at risk for the disease, and the future of scientific research on the cancer.
Download or read book Frequently Asked Questions About Birth Control written by Robert Greenberger and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2011-12-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses how various contraception methods work, as well as their safeness and effectiveness.
Download or read book What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About TM Prostate Cancer written by Glenn J. Bubley and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every year 350,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. With more and more treatments available to tackle the disease, choosing the one that's right for you can be a daunting task. Now Dr. Glenn J. Bubley, an expert oncologist with twenty-five years of experience in conventional and experimental prostate cancer therapies, offers the latest information on the disease and the full range of therapeutic options available. He explains the pioneering techniques and medications being tested in today's clinical trials-including herbs and nutritional supplements-so that you can weigh all the choices and make informed decisions about your health. Discover: What the prostate is, how it works, and what can go wrong Natural herbal and nutritional supplements that may improve prostate health New diagnostic tests-and the limitations of standard PSA screening The pros and cons of traditional surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy and how to assess promising new treatments Experimental drugs and vaccines that may slow-or even stop-the spread of prostate cancer How to choose the right doctor-and the best treatment plan-for you.
Download or read book A Woman s Guide to Urinary Incontinence written by Rene Genadry and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Urinary incontinence causes discomfort and distress for millions of women, particularly those who have borne children, are postmenopausal, or have passed the age of forty. This condition can have a severe negative impact on one's quality of life, and successful treatment, while possible, is complex. Cowritten by a gynecologist and a urologist who have helped thousands of frustrated women, this new guide gives patients the information they need to understand their condition and make the right treatment decisions. Dr. Rene Genadry and Dr. Jacek L. Mostwin explain how nerves, muscles, and other anatomical factors work in concert to control the bladder and how they can be affected by pregnancy, menopause, and aging. The authors discuss the common and uncommon causes of urinary incontinence, how the condition is evaluated and diagnosed, and how it can be treated. Drs. Genadry and Mostwin walk through the various treatment options—including biofeedback and behavioral conditioning, pelvic floor exercises, medications, and surgery, as well as new and emerging therapies. They also discuss what to do if a particular treatment fails. The knowledge provided here gives the woman with urinary incontinence the power to choose treatments that meet her specific needs and preferences. Friendly, accessible, and packed with valuable information, this guide is an essential resource for women who are troubled by urinary incontinence.
Download or read book Current Estimates from the National Health Interview Survey United States written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 662 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor written by James Sutton Rpa-C and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2010-05-27 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every minute of every day, in thousands of doctor office visits, there is information people should know about their medical condition that is not being discussed. People often forget key questions to ask about their condition or sometimes dont even know the right questions at all. Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor gives you those important questions you need to ask at each visit and the book is categorized by medical condition for easy reference. These questions have been submitted and reviewed by hundreds of primary care doctors, specialists, nurses, medical students, and patients. If these simple questions are asked at the time of your visit, you will walk away knowing more and being more confident about your health care. Active, informed patients and families can play a key role in protecting and improving the safety and quality of their own health care. To do this well, they need coaches and good ideas about how to get involved. This book is full of useful tips to help them speak up with confidence and become the empowered participants that they can and should be. Donald M. Berwick, MD, MPPPresident and CEO, Institute for Healthcare Improvement This gem of a book not only covers the specifics of what you should ask during your medical visit, but also addresses key critical issues and questions to address with regard to specific diseases. Read it and learn how to make the most out of the limited amount of time you have with your doctor. Edward B. Noffsinger, Ph.D.Author, Running Group Visits in Your PracticeHealthcare Consultant and former Vice President of Shared Medical Appointments and Group-Based Disease Management at Harvard Vanguard
Download or read book The 10 Best Questions for Living with Fibromyalgia written by Dede Bonner and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-09-08 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable resource that empowers fibromyalgia patients to take charge of a debilitating disease and get the health care they deserve. Fibromyalgia—a painful, exhausting, and often misdiagnosed disease—affects up to 12 million Americans (90 percent of them women). And because many health care professionals are still learning how to diagnosis and treat its confusing symptoms, patients living with the disorder must become proactive and informed consumers for their own health. The expert advice found within The 10 Best Questions™ for Living with Fibromyalgia gives readers the answers they need to get the best care possible and enjoy a more normal life. This essential book provides the Best Questions that patients should ask their doctors, partners, children, and friends, accompanied by the “best answers” drawn from cutting edge research and extensive interviews with the top experts in the field. There are chapters on what to ask about your diagnosis, test results, second opinions, for ongoing disease management, to lose weight, get more sleep, and to make other healthy lifestyle changes. This practical and holistic book also offers Best Questions and advice for fibromyalgia patients for their relationships with partners, children, friends to ensure emotional, financial, and spiritual health. Each chapter concludes with The Magic Question™, the one crucial question most people never think to ask until it’s too late.
Download or read book Diet Drugs written by Kara Williams and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2007-01-15 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes the dangers posed by drugs used to lose weight."--From source other than the Library of Congress
Download or read book 100 Questions Answers about Breast Cancer written by Zora K. Brown and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2007 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a doctor and a patient, this book gives both points of view on diagnosis, treatment and support. It answers the 100 most commonly asked questions about breast cancer, in plain English, with explanations of medical terms in the margin on the same page.
Download or read book What to Do When You Can t Get Pregnant written by Daniel Potter and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 2013-11-26 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete guide to all the options for couples facing fertility issues, now revised and updated Newsweek praised What to Do When You Can't Get Pregnant for guiding readers through "the medical maze" of infertility treatments. In this completely revised and updated edition, world renowned fertility expert Dr. Daniel A. Potter and journalist Jennifer Hanin have revised their step-by-step guide to walk readers through their best options for conception and birth. Updates include: Advances in natural products for women New supplements, medications, and treatment protocols Advice from leading experts on all areas of infertility treatment The latest in egg freezing, vitrification, gender selection, and genetic testing The future of IVF and reproductive medicine Drawing on the latest science, Potter and Hanin offer sound advice for choosing the right doctor, asking the right questions, and living a healthy, fertile lifestyle. Complete with advice on how to handle the frustrations of not being able to conceive, What to Do When You Can't Get Pregnant remains a couple's best guide to making informed decisions about fertility issues.