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The patient's playbook: how to save your life and the lives of those you love
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New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2015.
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xi, 320 pages ; 24 cm.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
610.696 M623 2015
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"The Patient's Playbook is a compelling narrative of personal stories that imparts lessons and illuminates strategies for better, and even life-saving, medical decision-making. With clarity and as a call to action, the book presents the most effective approach to getting the best from a broken system: sourcing excellent doctors, choosing the right treatment protocols in the "no mistake zone," researching with precision, and structuring the ideal support team. Leslie D. Michelson has devoted his life's work to helping people access the best quality medical care--serving as an expert navigator for hundreds of clients. As the former head of the Prostate Cancer Foundation and the CEO of Private Health Management he has dedicated his life's work to helping individuals find the courage and confidence to get what they need in a challenging health system"--Provided by publisher.

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"The Patient's Playbook is a compelling narrative of personal stories that imparts lessons and illuminates strategies for better, and even life-saving, medical decision-making. With clarity and as a call to action, the book presents the most effective approach to getting the best from a broken system: sourcing excellent doctors, choosing the right treatment protocols in the "no mistake zone," researching with precision, and structuring the ideal support team. Leslie D. Michelson has devoted his life's work to helping people access the best quality medical care--serving as an expert navigator for hundreds of clients. As the former head of the Prostate Cancer Foundation and the CEO of Private Health Management he has dedicated his life's work to helping individuals find the courage and confidence to get what they need in a challenging health system"--Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Michelson, L. D. (2015). The patient's playbook: how to save your life and the lives of those you love. New York, Alfred A. Knopf.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Michelson, Leslie D. 2015. The Patient's Playbook: How to Save Your Life and the Lives of Those You Love. New York, Alfred A. Knopf.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Michelson, Leslie D, The Patient's Playbook: How to Save Your Life and the Lives of Those You Love. New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 2015.

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Michelson, Leslie D. The Patient's Playbook: How to Save Your Life and the Lives of Those You Love. New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 2015.

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