Ask Your Doctor, Ask Yourself, (Paperback)

Combining technical expertise with common sense, Ask Your Doctor, Ask Yourself empowers the medical consumer to actively choose and use medical care. Ms. Thornhill provides solid information on choosing a supportive physician; clear explanations of commonly ordered laboratory and home tests and advice on documenting symptoms and safe use of medications. It also explores second opinions, patient's rights and includes a glossary of medical terms and a listing of organizations and publications.