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read for anyone involved in the American health system, I finished this book feeling tremendously empowered and with a wealth of resources to take my health and put it in my own hands.
Very helpful! Lots of great tips and info, but still digestable, Learned a few things that weren't in other similar titles, Very dense but comprehensive book on how to navigate medicine from a nonmedical perspective, I liked it, but there was a lot of emphasis on the patient having to do extra work to ensure proper medical care, Treat a patient, with a disease, in the context of their life, Start thinking of health care as preventive rather than reactive,

Advocate for yourself during appointments to ensure you're getting useful information,

When giving symptoms, include answers to the following questions: when did it start, how frequent is it, what aggravates it, how long does it typically last, what alleviates it, what remedies have you tired that didn't work

Lists when some symptoms can be serious and when they can not as in examples of headaches and lower back pain.


Gives words to describe pain: sharp, stabbing, tender, burning, aching, stabbing, dull, throbbing, intense, intermittent, unrelenting

Lists symptoms that should prompt one to when to calland when to go to urgent care.


Prudent Layperson Standard as codified in federal law with the Affordable Care Act that reimbursement must be based on symptoms a patient is experiencing when they go the the emergency room or to urgent care and NOT the diagnosis received.










As an RN myself, I was excited to read this book, It was good enough, until I got to pages, which included inaccurate information which shows the inherent bias of the author, A definite must read for anyone going to the doctor or into the hospital, As someone whos chronically ill myself and whos learned to navigate the healthcare system, even I learned many new facts and tricks to navigate todays murky, messy healthcare system.
This and Maya Dusenberys Doing Harm are absolutely must reads for those who are chronically ill, Definitely a really informative book that gives lots of insight over various topics! Maybe useful for someone who needs help being assertive about their health.
Pretty sure thats not me, Buy this book now.

On the How To Be a Grownup bookshelf every person should have, there should be at least three titles: something on how to cook some basic food, something on personal finance, and Sana Goldberg's How To Be a Patient.


This book literally covers all the things that most people don't know, or that they only know if they've got a smart doctor or three in the family or if they were raised by a parent who REALLY knew their stuff.
I'm in the latter category, and I've had my fair share of dealing with the medical establishment for acute and chronic conditions, so I would say this is the book I would have asked to have been written.


Goldberg covers everything, in appropriate but not confusing detail: how to be your own

health advocate, how to select primary care and other health care providers, how to prepare your own medical records and documentation like advanced care directives, the basics of pharmacology, how to get better care from a biased system, how to talk to healthcare providers to be heard, how to navigate screenings, vaccines, chronic and emergency care, how to prepare for a procedure or hospital experience.
. . and more!

Written for the patient, but with care advice for partners, families, and friends, this book manages, in one volume, to provide more essential advice than I've ever seen in one place, and does it well.
There's even a section for handling insurance and financial issues, and appendices on everything from vaccine schedules to the types of free screenings available under the ACA.


Finally, Goldberg gets extra points for acknowledging the need for special guidance for healthcare issues when the patient is not a straight white mail in other words most of the time.
From pain and the gender gap to gender differences in the presentation of heart attacks, to LGBTQ issues, to how implicit bias and systemic oppression can stymie the patient experience to the point of endangering lives and how to counteract that bias and oppression.


Get this book, read it, put tape flags or bookmarks at the sections to which you know you'll need to return again and again.
If I could give this more thanstars, I would! This book should be required reading for everyone that has or will be taking on the wild morass that is the healthcare system.
Reading that line, that probably is all of us, Sana Goldberg RN has put together a guidance system to help us through in this book, Her vast knowledge as a practicing nurse on the frontlines is valuable information that will save money in determining what is really necessary and at what cost.
Taken one step further it may even save lives by the practical advice on avoiding the dangers one is exposed to in the hospital environment that is supposed to fix us.


Every topic imaginable is dealt with here, and it is vast, From understanding symptoms to taking on big pharma, and big insurance, Each topic opens up many subtopics to contend with, and all are explained insightfully and proactively, Much attention is paid to communication which seems to be key to understanding the whys and wherefores of complex treatments and procedures, What to ask and when, Being assertive without being obnoxious,

It is the type of book that might take several readings to soak in all that is necessary to understand, It will also serve as a go to reference as medical needs arise and in tackling the many aspects of health that will come with ageing.
In essence a useful book that will benefit anyone concerned about their healthcare and well being, And that anyone should be everyone, I recently made the decision to begin a journey to become a nurse, Because of that I've had medical things on my mind, I also recently had some irregular blood tests that made me realize I needed to be vigilant with my health, This book has some amazing information an guides you step by step on how to approach all interactions in the healthcare field, I learned a lot and will definitely keep this book as a reference source, This is an essential guide to navigating the U, S. Healthcare System successfully in spite of all the barriers, flaws, and challenges, From finding the right provider with a run down with different types and models, to resources to help find affordable options, to navigating the even more complex world of mental health care, to the importance of not neglecting eye and dental care, this book is an amazing resource everyone needs.
As a breast cancer survivor, I'm glad to have it at my side to help me navigate my ongoing care, Definitely recommend! Author is right in that the health care system is a bear to navigate, but her expectations of what a patient/caregiver should do is excessive.
What a great book! Of course we need to know how to be highly effective patients, The information presented is very useful but there is so much of it, I would love to have the same information contained in a very well designed app, so that I can find it when I need it.


Brava, dear sitelinkSana Goldberg, and thank you, But give us a rest on being politically correct and woke, We may disagree with you, however much we love and respect you, I had the opportunity to get a copy of this book from the publisher because the author is an alumnus of the school where I work.
We invited Sana to do two book readings,

I enjoyed this book for its ease of use, It's meant to be a guide and for the reader to skip around in it, I liked her practical and nononsense approach on ways to optimize the care you receive and it prompted me to start figuring out who to add as my PCP.


I recommended the book to my Mom as well,

I feel fortunate to have met the author, who is a humble and thoughtful individual, I hear she will soon have a series on NPR and I'll be tuning in to that,

Good read! This book brought my confidence in my ability to navigate the medical world from a zero to a, out ofthat is.
It is clearly written and simple enough for a layperson unaccustomed to doctor/hospital visits to comprehend and follow, Im grateful for this minimally biased, informationpacked practical guide, I feel empowered not only to be my own advocate in these settings but also advocate for my loved ones and to work with medical providers better to find the best solutions posible.
This book is a great resource, and one I highly recommend to add to your shelf, I borrowed this one from the library, and will be buying a copy to have on hand, It was more or a resource guide than a book, I definately learned a few things about our healthcare system i, e. insurance, providers, and procedures like I didn't even know placing a stent for coronary artery disease hasn't been shown to be an effective procedure in treating the disease! This book will be a quick and easy guide for the future, I really like all the resources and websites the author put in the book.
Overall, an average book, which isn't bad, Interesting book that answers a wide variety of questions, including bacterial vs viral, or when to go to your primary care doctor vs an Urgent Care center vs the hospital, etc.


There are lists of things, like ways to describe pain, factors to consider if you think a person is delirious, things to take when you have to go and stay in a hospital, etc.


There are also appendices for things like a CDC Pediatric Vaccination Schedule, Routine Exam Schedule, a list of the titles of Common Hospital Staff, Medical Jargon, Free Screenings and Services, Useless Tests this was most interesting, and more!

At the end of this book are notes and an index.
Everyone needs to read this book, Now. Everyone should read this book, I had already started proselytizing to everybody I talked to about this book before Id even finished it, The American medical system can do amazing things, but its also deeply flawed in a myriad of ways, and your life, or the life of a loved one, is most likely going to depend on being able to navigate it at some point.
Here is so much practical insider information I found myself marking it up and making notes right from the first chapter, I learned so many things I wish Id known years ago! Reading and discussing this book with my husband and a sick friend or two, has already changed several decisions in my life and there will surely be a ripple effect.
One in particular: always take someone else with you to visit a doctor, I've been taking notes for a sick friend and we listen differently, I'm not interacting with the doctor I'm taking notes and this changes what I hear and what she hears,
I've also decided to change doctors, based on her recommendations, That could have farreaching consequences,
The websites are not as helpful as I had hoped, Possibly things change too quickly to keep up, but we did find a few of them worth the price of admission, From registered nurse and public health advocate Sana Goldberg, a timely, accessible, and comprehensive handbook to navigating common medical situations, From the routine to the unexpected, How to Be a Patient is your ultimate guide to better healthcare,

Lets face it: nobody likes going to the doctor, It can be uncomfortable, nerve wracking, expensiveand thats just for routine care! When its an emergencyhow do you choose between the ER, Urgent Care, or waitinguntilMonday And for everything in between, how do you get an accurate diagnosis and timely treatment when something is off In How to Be a Patient, registered nurse and outspoken public health advocate Sana Goldberg provides readers with an honest guide to the complicated and oftenintimidating medical landscape.


At once a quickreference pocket guide and a lifelong framework for approaching your healthcare, this invaluable resource empowers readers to take charge of their wellbeing.
It lifts the veil on a complicated, fractured system, giving patients the tools communicate with its players and sidestep its most vexing realities, Warm and trustworthy, Goldbergs advice is as expert as it is easytounderstand, as she calls on years of firsthand nursing experience to help readers confront challenges, take advantage of opportunities, and maximize insurance resources while fending off hidden fees that slip by unnoticed.


From setting yourself up when all is well and making the most of routine appointments, to understanding hospital culture for a more positive experience, How to Be a Patient is relevant for readers at any age.
With sections including When Its An Emergency, When Its Chronic, When You Have to Stand Up to Insurance, and When Its Your Person, Goldberg ensures patients have what they need in their hands to feel informed and confident as they move through the world of modern medicine.


Containing glossaries of medical jargon, lists of free, essential screenings and unnecessary medical tests, as well as helpful appendices to assist patients in tracking their family history, prescriptions, and more, How to Be a Patient is a musthave book for anyone invested in their longterm health.
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