Are you getting the medical care you deserve? Are you getting the right tests? Patient Handbook to Medical Care: Your Personal Health Guide by J. L. Richardson, M.D. lets you know! This book is written for patients by a medical doctor "to inform and educate patients about medical care".
ABOUT THE BOOK
This Writer's Digest International Self-Published Book Award winner informs patients about
basic medical care. By reading this reference book you will learn:
- how to keep a medical diary
- getting your medical records
- your complete medical history
- what the physical exam should include
- about preventive tests and when to get them
- about tests your doctor orders
- about specialists and other medical providers
- about health care plans and coverage
- how to seek quality health services.
It also includes "My Health Notes", blank pages for you to write your own health notes! This is a great way to keep track of your health concerns, and start your medical diary.This book will tell you how to take care of your most important asset- YOU!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Richardson is a family medicine doctor with over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Richardson's undergraduate and medical degrees were received from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and residency training was done at Georgetown University and Providence Hospital in
Washington, D.C. Dr. Richardson is a member of the American Academy of Family Practice (AAFP), the Florida Academy of Family Practice (FAFP) as well as University of North Carolina Alumni
Association.
Past affiliations include: Managed Care Ombudsman Committee for the Florida Agency for Healthcare
Administration (AHCA); National Association of Managed Care Physicians; Dade County Medical
Association; American Medical Women's Association; Board Member fof McLamore Children's Center of Children's Home Society of South Florida; Grove Outreach Physician Volunteer; 1999 Special Olympics Physician Volunteer; Cedars Hospital (Miami, Florida) Medical Staff and Utilization Review Committee; and American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians. Dr. Richardson has experience with independent medical record review and patient advocacy issues.
Bend of the River Books is proud to announce that Patient Handbook to Medical Care is now in 59 libraries throughout the United States. Our goal is to ensure that everyone has free public access to read and learn the importance of health maintenance, prevention, and wellness. This expert's guide to personal health care is the ideal book "to inform and educate patients about medical care".
Best health!
