The Patient AdvocateÕs Handbook
300 Questions And Answers
To Help You Care For Your Loved One
At the Hospital And At Home
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James Thomas Williams
I wrote The Patient Advocate's Handbook, a content rich, easy to use, quick reference patient advocacy book to offer you, a patient advocate, concise explanations, options and suggestions, so you can cope with many of the unfamiliar, but common healthcare issues most patient advocates and their families face at the hospital and at home. This patient advocate book discusses common situations created by illness and recovery to offer relevant information when you need it, so your increased familiarity with healthcare issues as an informed patient advocate will lead to better results for your loved one. Keep this handbook with you to optimize the hospital stay and to have a more effective experience as an advocate and caregiver for your loved one's healthcare at the hospital and at home. This patient advocate book is highly useful for advocates who have to deal with one or more of the following:
The Patient Advocate's Handbook ExcerptsChapter 2 Before Leaving The Hospital: Questions To Ask Doctors And Nurses Chapter 3 Before Leaving The Hospital: Arranging Visiting Nurses And Therapists Chapter 4 Before Leaving The Hospital: Arranging Home Healthcare Equipment And Supplies Chapter 5 Extra Equipment At Home Chapter 6 Staying Organized At Home Chapter 7 Oxygen Equipment And Respiratory Issues Chapter 8 Suction Machines And Equipment Troubleshooting Chapter 9 Antibiotics And Infection Prevention Chapter 10 Tube Feeding Issues And Tips Chapter 11 Original Medicare, Private Insurance And Billing Issues
Top healthcare professionals who recommend The Patient Advocate's Handbook “I am confident that this book will be an invaluable reference and resource for families and caregivers. Perhaps more importantly, I know it will provide a measure of reassurance to those facing seemingly insurmountable health challenges that they are not powerless – and they certainly are not alone.” Jon Kobashigawa MD “Kudos for an outstanding book to inform patient advocates confronted with a dizzying and perplexing array of issues within our current health system. It is a very good idea and much needed.” Elias Zerhouni MD “Outstanding! I found the information to be very credible, easy to read and very informative. It will help countless families as they care for their loved ones.” David T. Feinberg MD MBA “A rare compendium crafted with care and compassion. An essential guide to navigating the complexities of home care.” Peter C. Whybrow MD “The suggestions on working with hospital inpatient staff, coordinating homecare and understanding the complexities of Medicare and private insurance make for excellent content. The short question and succinct declarative answer format makes it easy for someone to scan the book for a topic of interest.” Thomas Strouse MD “This is a very valuable resource for patients’ families that will bring practical guidance and peace of mind to them.” Laurence Marton MD “I like the question/answer format. It's very accessible and easy to follow and is a breakthrough in a "user's guide" in the medical area.” Mary Woolley PhD
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