After the Diagnosis
So you, or a close friend, have been diagnosed with a medical condition; what do you do next? The purpose of this book is to answer that question. No matter what the diagnosis several things should be done for all medical conditions. This book walks the reader through the process of selecting a patient advocate, dealing with medical alert information, defining the specific disease or condition and it’s current status, questions to ask after the diagnosis, medical terms, common medical tests and how to read the results, prescription abbreviations, provider abbreviations, medical and dental specialists, how to research your diagnosis, creating a plan of care, dealing with insurance, and other factors involved in taking charge of your care.
The book is well written in terms of both the patient’s needs and the needs of someone else caring for a loved one. The text is easy to understand and follow and includes several simple forms to help you organize information and create your personal care plan. The only shortcomings are the lack of an index and the listing of resources for researching your diagnosis is by no means an exhaustive listing of all authoritative resources. On the other hand, such a listing of authoritative resources for all possible conditions would be a major work in itself and the limited listing is understandable.
All things considered, After the Diagnosis is an excellent resource for those diagnosed with a disease or medical condition. By providing a positive plan of action during a time when you might not be thinking at your best it allows you to take control of your health and treatment plan. After the Diagnosis is highly recommended.
Author: Donna Lee Pikula, D.D.S., M.S.
Publisher: Books 2 Help You, LLC
P.O. Box 130
Hartland, MI 48353
Copyright: 2006
ISBN: 9780976897002
Pages: 266 plus appendixes
Price: $16.95