Self-Care

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DO IT YOURSELF!
In the ever-changing world of health care, only one thing remains constant—you!
Hospitals have become medical centers outpatient clinics are popping up everywhere. doctors are employed by large managed-care companies and, all the while, medical care is becoming more impersonal and unfriendly.
Now more than ever before, it is essential that you and your family take charge of your own health care. And, finally, here is the book to guide you on your way.
Self-Care: Your Family Guide to Symptoms and How to Treat Them is your comprehensive almanac for healthy living. This indispensable reference turns your bookshelf into an instant health-shelf with accurate and up-to-date information on how to handle more than 90 common health problems. Easy to follow, Self-Care guides you through all the important questions and directs you to the most appropriate type of care for your health problem. You'll even find out when to call the doctor, seek emergency care or feel... Tovább

Fülszöveg

DO IT YOURSELF!
In the ever-changing world of health care, only one thing remains constant—you!
Hospitals have become medical centers outpatient clinics are popping up everywhere. doctors are employed by large managed-care companies and, all the while, medical care is becoming more impersonal and unfriendly.
Now more than ever before, it is essential that you and your family take charge of your own health care. And, finally, here is the book to guide you on your way.
Self-Care: Your Family Guide to Symptoms and How to Treat Them is your comprehensive almanac for healthy living. This indispensable reference turns your bookshelf into an instant health-shelf with accurate and up-to-date information on how to handle more than 90 common health problems. Easy to follow, Self-Care guides you through all the important questions and directs you to the most appropriate type of care for your health problem. You'll even find out when to call the doctor, seek emergency care or feel confident in caring for the problem yourself.
From AIDS to thyroid problems, you'll also learn the signs and symptoms for 30 chronic illnesses, as well as the treatment and care plans followed by most medical professionals.
For every condition, Self-Care answers these vital questions and more:
• What is a real medical emergency?
• When do I need to consult a health professional?
• Can I treat the condition myself? And what should I do?
• How can I prevent illnesses from occurring?
• What questions should I ask to make wise medical decisions?
Self-Care also contains important information on six emergency conditions and provides hotline phone numbers to help you get information and assistance directly from health experts. A convenient family medical log and descriptions of useful self-care medications are also included.
Self-Care is your essential family guide to family medical decision making.
Don R. Powell, Ph.D., is founder and president of the American Institute for Preventive Medicine, a leading developer and provider of wellness programs and self-care publications. A licensed psychologist, Powell taught at the University of Michigan, where he was nominated for the "Distinguished Teaching Award" and presently serves as guest
lecturer. He has received numerous >
other awards, including the Healthy American Fitness Leaders Award and the Governor's Physical Fitness and Health Award.

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