The Secrets of Medical Decision Making: How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of the Health Care Machine - Softcover

Reznik, Oleg I.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1932690174 ISBN 13: 9781932690170

Publisher: Loving Healing Press, 2006

Synopsis

We are all patients at some time. Is the medical industry giving us the best treatment possible, at the best price? We all know that it isn't. This new book shows what goes on behind the scenes of the current medical care and how it impacts the patient.  Dr. Reznik describes actual cases from his clinical practice showing the most common paths that lead to increased patient suffering. This book offers possible solutions for outpatient, inpatient, preventive, and end-of-life care settings.

Learn about:

• The Medical Box and how it affects the care you receive
• When to avoid risky and uncomfortable tests
• Hazards of under-treatment, over-treatment, and mistreatment
• How to make an informed medical decision in your best interests
• Cancer and how to approach your treatment
• Planning for quality of life during end-of-life issues

Foreword by Colin P. Kopes-Kerr, MD, JD, MPH, Vice-Chairman of the Department of Family Medicine, and Program Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program, at University Hospital and SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine, Stony Brook, NY.

"The Secrets of Medical Decision Making should be read by everyone, because all of us are sometimes in need of medical care. It is an eye-opener, a call to arms and a guide."
-Robert Rich, Ph.D., author of Cancer: A Personal Challenge

"Dr. Reznik candidly exposes the conflicting interests inherent in contemporary medical practice. This empowering and insightful book is a must read for healthcare professionals and the patients they treat."
-Beth Maureen Gray, R.N., B.S.

"The Secrets of Medical Decision Making awakens the reader rather quickly with startling revelations about the lack of seriousness the health care industry has towards a society of wellness. If this book at least motivates its readers to become more involved in medical decision making when seeking treatment, it will have succeeded as a critically needed public service."
- James W. Clifton, Ph.D., LCSW

"As a Canadian and a health care provider this book frightens me. This book lays out what our country is headed for if we privatize health care in Canada. A must read for everyone working, or accessing, health care in North America and for anyone who has any doubts that we must take drastic action to preserve Universal Health Care in Canada."
- Ian Landry, MA, MSW, RSW

About this title

About the Author

Willamette Family Medical Center and in private practice, on staff at Salem Memorial Hospital, Salem, OR. Family Medicine Residency Program at State University of New York (SUNY) Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY 2000-2003; MD degree cum laude at SUNY Downstate, Brooklyn, NY 1996-2000 Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience cum laude at New York University New York, NY 1991-1995;

From the Inside Flap

We are all patients at some time. Is the medical industry giving us the best treatment possible, at the best price? We all know that it isn t. This new book shows what goes on behind the scenes of the current medical care and how it impacts the patient.

Dr. Reznik describes actual cases from his clinical practice showing the most common paths that lead to increased patient suffering. This book offers possible solutions for outpatient, inpatient, preventive, and end-of-life care settings.
Learn about: ? The Medical Box and how it affects the care you receive ? When to avoid risky and uncomfortable tests ? Hazards of under-treatment, over-treatment, and mistreatment ? How to make an informed medical decision in your best interests ? Cancer and how to approach your treatment ? Planning for quality of life during end-of-life issues

Foreword by Colin P. Kopes-Kerr, MD, JD, MPH, Vice-Chairman of the Department of Family Medicine, and Program Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program, at University Hospital and SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine, Stony Brook, NY.

What People Are Saying about Secrets of Medical Decision Making

The Secrets of Medical Decision Making should be read by everyone, because all of us are sometimes in need of medical care. It is an eye-opener, a call to arms and a guide. Robert Rich, Ph.D., author of Cancer: A Personal Challenge

Dr. Reznik candidly exposes the conflicting interests inherent in contemporary medical practice. This empowering and insightful book is a must read for healthcare professionals and the patients they treat. Beth Maureen Gray, R.N., B.S.

The Secrets of Medical Decision Making awakens the reader rather quickly with startling revelations about the lack of seriousness the health care industry has towards a society of wellness. If this book at least motivates its readers to become more involved in medical decision making when seeking treatment, it will have succeeded as a critically needed public service. James W. Clifton, Ph.D., LCSW

As a Canadian and a health care provider this book frightens me. This book lays out what our country is headed for if we privatize health care in Canada. A must read for everyone working, or accessing, health care in North America and for anyone who has any doubts that we must take drastic action to preserve Universal Health Care in Canada. Ian Landry, MA, MSW, RSW Extensive bookstore/library direct mail campaign Nationwide radio tour Targeted media release campaign

Edition details

• Publisher: Loving Healing Press
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1932690174
• ISBN 13: 9781932690170
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 196