Your Body, Your Health

How to Ask Questions, Find Answers, and Work With Your Doctor

By: Neil, M.D. Shulman, Rowena, M.D. Sobczyk, Jane Fonda (Foreword by)

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Are you medically literate? Do you have any idea what your doctor looks for during a routine examination, or what questions you should ask during an office visit? If you're like most people, the answer is no. Most of us simply put our trust in this most revered of authority figures and assume he or she must know all the answers. But since in the end, it's your body and your health, you should be the one taking charge. In fact, you can help your doctor give you the best care possible by taking a proactive attitude in partnership with your doctor.

In this user-friendly and highly informative book, Drs. Shulman and Sobczyk provide vital guidelines to help you keep tabs on your health, find and evaluate the medical information you need, and ask your doctor relevant, meaningful questions. You'll learn:

how a doctor makes a diagnosis of your medical status
what tools the physician uses to evaluate your health (medical history, the physical examination, and medical testing)
how to prepare for a doctor's visit and how to make the most of the average two minutes of face-to-face contact
what questions to ask and how to prepare a concise summary of relevant symptoms
the importance of making sure the doctor is aware of your genetic background, prior illnesses, and current medications and supplements
what diseases are likely at each stage of life
how to avoid illness by using preventive healthcare measures and services
how to understand medical test results and when to request tests
where to find quality health information on the Internet
In an age of HMOs and managed health care, now more than ever consumers need to be their own advocates in providing for their medical needs. Complete with an extensive glossary of medical terms, tests, and procedures, this marvelous resource will empower average persons to work in partnership with their doctors to manage their own health care.

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Acknowledgments	p. 15
Foreword	p. 17
Introduction	p. 19
The Typical Office Visit (UGH! I Must See My Doctor Today)	p. 23
How Doctors Make a Diagnosis (Think Like a DOC)	p. 45
History of Present Illness	p. 48
Past Medical History	p. 51
Family History	p. 53
Physical Examination for Physical Signs of Illness	p. 54
Diagnostic Testing and Procedures	p. 56
Treatment Plan	p. 57
How to Work with Your Doctor (Do Your Homework)	p. 61
Your Doctor Is a Consultant	p. 62
Know Your Coverage	p. 63
Have Forms Ready	p. 65
Do Your Homework	p. 66
Be Able to Question Your Treatment Plan	p. 67
Go Over Your Statement	p. 69
Consider a New Consultant	p. 70
Good Health at Every Stage of Life (What to Watch out for)	p. 73
Babies (Just Born and Already Sick ...)	p. 73
Birth Defects	p. 74
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome	p. 78
Children (Still Little and Susceptible)	p. 79
Cancer	p. 79
Homicide	p. 82
Young Adults (You Can Avoid ...)	p. 84
Suicide	p. 84
Accidents	p. 85
HIV	p. 87
Middle Age (New Challenges)	p. 90
Lung Cancer	p. 92
Colorectal Cancer	p. 95
Breast Cancer	p. 98
Prostate Cancer	p. 103
Heart Disease	p. 107
Stroke	p. 112
Diabetes Mellitus	p. 116
Senior Citizens (Golden Years?)	p. 118
Pneumonia	p. 119
Influenza	p. 120
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	p. 120
Alzheimer's disease	p. 122
Diseases of Terrorism	p. 125
Anthrax	p. 126
Small pox	p. 127
Plague	p. 127
Botulism	p. 127
Tularemia	p. 128
Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers	p. 128
Chemical Agents	p. 129
How to Avoid Illness (Wash Your Hands before ...)	p. 135
Be Clean	p. 136
Be Rested	p. 138
Be Fit	p. 139
Eat Well	p. 141
Get Your Shots	p. 150
Just for Children	p. 153
For Children and Certain Adults	p. 153
For Both Children and Adults	p. 154
For Adults and Special Needs Children	p. 155
Just for Adults	p. 155
Be Screened	p. 156
Protect Yourself	p. 158
Make the Effort	p. 162
The Bottom Line	p. 164
Understanding Your Medical Test Results (Med School 101)	p. 167
Blood Tests	p. 168
Hematology	p. 169
CBC	p. 169
Hg and Hct	p. 170
Reticulocyte Count	p. 171
Peripheral Smear and Differential	p. 171
ESR	p. 173
Blood Type	p. 173
Blood Chemistries	p. 176
Electrolytes	p. 176
Blood Fats	p. 178
Blood Sugar	p. 180
Liver Panel	p. 180
Kidney Tests	p. 183
Thyroid Tests	p. 184
Other Blood Tests	p. 185
Blood Culture	p. 185
Hepatitis Tests	p. 185
Mono Test	p. 187
H. Pylori Test	p. 187
Syphilis	p. 188
Herpes	p. 189
Urine Tests	p. 189
Urinalysis	p. 190
Urine Culture	p. 191
Other Common Tests	p. 192
Genital	p. 192
Gonorrhea and Chlamydia	p. 192
Wet Prep/KOH	p. 193
Pap Smear	p. 193
Stool	p. 194
Strep	p. 195
Pulse Oximeter	p. 195
Diagnostic Imaging	p. 196
X-Ray	p. 197
CT	p. 197
MRI	p. 198
Ultrasound	p. 199
Nuclear Imaging	p. 199
Internet Sources of Quality Health Information and Care (Click and Learn)	p. 201
Evaluating Web Sites	p. 201
Suggested Sites to Visit	p. 207
Warning Web Sites	p. 208
General Health Information Sites	p. 209
Government Sites	p. 209
Medical Organizations and Institutions Sites	p. 210
Private Sites	p. 212
Cancer Sites	p. 215
Heart Disease and Stroke Sites	p. 217
Lung Disease Sites	p. 219
Other Disease-Specific Sites	p. 221
Prevention Sites	p. 224
Health-Screening Sites	p. 225
Immunization Sites	p. 226
Nutrition, Supplements, and Weight Loss Sites	p. 227
Safety Sites	p. 229
Smoking Cessation Sites	p. 230
Special Interest Sites	p. 231
Age-, Gender-, or Race-Specific Sites	p. 231
Drug Information Sites	p. 234
Medical Procedure Sites	p. 235
Sites from Previous Chapters	p. 237
Afterword	p. 241
Glossary (Say It in English, Please)	p. 243
Notes	p. 281
Bibliography	p. 285
Index	p. 287
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