Find Your Way: Illness, Doctors, and Healthcare: A doctor’s guide to taking charge of your health and navigating modern healthcare - Softcover

GIBSON, MARIA V

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798987651513

Publisher: Fervent Press, 2023

Synopsis

The Untold Truths of a Doctor: A Doctor’s Heart-Wrenching Journey Through Illness, Clinical Doubts, and Real-World Survival Strategies.
★★★★★ “This book is a House Call!”- Reader
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In her book, Find Your Way: Illness, Doctors, and Healthcare, Dr. Gibson shares invaluable insights from her personal experiences and those of her patients.
How can you find reliable health information online to make informed decisions about your care?
What should you look for when choosing the right doctor or healthcare provide for your needs?
How can you effectively communicate your concerns and questions to your medical team?
What strategies can help you manage chronic illnesses and enhance your quality of life?
How can you prepare for and navigate the challenges of a hospital stay?
What do you need to know about safely using medications and dietary supplements?
How can you cope with the uncertainty of clinical diagnoses and treatment options?

This practical guide empowers readers to make informed health decisions and take a leading role in managing chronic illnesses with confidence.
Maria V. Gibson, MD, PhD trained in Family Medicine at Duke University and Integrative Medicine at Andrew Weil Center of Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. Dr. Gibson’s holistic approach and medical expertise have transformed the lives of thousands of patients across two continents.

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About the Author

Maria Gibson, MD, PhD is a Board-certified family physician in Phoenix, Arizona, a Certified Physician Executive and a Clinical Professor at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Phoenix. Dr. Gibson grew up in Siberia and earned her MD and PhD degrees at the Siberian State Medical University, where the science of Western medicine merges with Eastern medicine practices. Her research in Siberia was dedicated to the study of alternative and balneological treatments of acute and chronic pelvic pain. Upon moving to the United States in 1996, Dr. Gibson completed a family medicine residency at Duke University and a fellowship in integrative medicine at Andrew Weil Center of Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. As faculty at the Siberian State Medical University, Medical University of South Carolina and Emory University, she trained and mentored hundreds of medical students, family medicine physicians and physician-executives. Over three decades, her holistic approach, expertise in medical science and integrative medicine knowledge have helped thousands of patients return to health. In her book, Dr. Gibson reveals her struggles of going through her own illness as a patient, experiencing the vulnerability and uncertainty of a life-changing diagnosis. Through her personal and patients' journeys, Dr. Gibson tells stories of recovery and healing and brings practical lessons on how to take charge of your health, become your clinician's partner and use healthcare services in accordance with your personal goals, culture, and budget.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fervent Press
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798987651513
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 342