Health Power 101: the Complete Guide to Patient Empowerment

Health Power 101 is a personal health guide written to empower patients to take charge of their health. The book s main focus is on teaching people how to avoid becoming one of the estimated 99,000 deaths in the U.S. every year due to medical errors; how to survive a hospital stay; how to save money on prescription medications; how to manage or care for someone with a chronic illness; and much more. Basically Health Power 101 is written to help you navigate through the maze of modern health care. By reading this book you will: Get organized. Organize and secure all your personal health information in one location. Gain insights. Gain medical insights that aid in making crucial medical decisions. Recall details. Have a simple way to accurately recall the details of your medical history when asked by a health care provider or insurance company. Be more involved. Learn how to effectively handle chronic illness by following simple-to-understand, nationally recognized protocols. Give better care. Learn how to be a better caregiver to a loved one with a chronic illness. Be well prepared.Have your health history communicated clearly if you re not able to speak in an emergency. Stay safe. Learn how to avoid becoming a victim of medical error or misdiagnosis.