Guest guest Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 Special Report How to be a smart patient Medical information rains down on us, much of it confusing, some of it wrong. It becomes background noise, mostly ignored. This four-part guide will help you map your way through the murk and give you more power over your care. It could alter or even save your life. First, focus on your needs: Find what you need in healthcare Smart patient #1: The Web helps him understand his hypertension Next, find a medical mentor: Not just a companion, but a valued medical guide Smart patient #2: Reaching out to trusted friends Then get a second opinion: No doctor knows everything Smart patient #3: She wanted a specialized cancer center Finally, see the best doctors: Once you decide what you need, work to make it happen Smart patient #4: Networked his way into great care Smart Tips #1: How to be a good patient, too Smart Tips #2: Holding down the tab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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