EMPOWERED PATIENT, THE(ISBN=) 英文原版

　　“A book no household should be without.”—Sanjay Gupta,
MD
　　“The Empowered Patient is a must-read for everyone. Elizabeth
Cohen reveals insider knowledge about the uncertainty of
medicine—things every doctor knows—and then helps you steer a clear
path to health!”—Christiane Northrup, MD, author of Women’s Bodies,
Women’s Wisdom
　　“Elizabeth Cohen offers guidance to get the most from your
doctor, your insurance company, and even your medicine. This book
will hold your hand, make you smart, and may even save your
life.”—Nancy Snyderman, MD, chief medical editor, NBC News

　　The facts are alarming: Medical errors kill more people each
year than AIDS, breast cancer, or car accidents. A doctor’s
relationship with pharmaceutical companies may influence his choice
of drugs for you. The wrong key word on an insurance claim can deny
you coverage. Through real life stories, including her own, and
shrewd advice, CNN’s Elizabeth Cohen shows you how to become your
own advocate and navigate the minefield of today’s health-care
system. But there’s good news. Discover how to
　　? find a doctor who “gets” you and listens to you
　　? ask the right questions for the best treatment
　　? make the most out of a short office visit
　　? cut out-of-pocket costs for pre*ion drugs
　　? harness the power of the Internet for medical issues
　　? fight back when claims are denied
　　Combining the personal stories of patients across America with
crucial advice on receiving the best possible health care, this
guide will enable you to confront an often confusing and perilous
system—and come out ahead.

　　Elizabeth Cohen is Senior Medical
Correspondent for CNN and author of the popular “Empowered Patient”
column on cnn.com. She received her master’s in Public Health from
Boston University and her bachelor’s degree from Columbia
University in New York City. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with
her husband, Tal Cohen, and four daughters.