Patient - Doctor Relationship

This book attempts to provide the essential knowledge and principles for motivated consumers to secure proper attention from family doctors within the short space of time available during the office visit.

An empowering book designed to create Priority Patients who will not only survive, but who will master the currently fragmented Canadian health care system. It will help them transform their doctor/patient relationships into partnerships. This book includes many step-by-step instructions and lists, as well as a bonus section designed to help patients create their own health care diary. The book covers interaction with your doctors, hospital stay, patient safety issues, patient's participation in health decisions, legal aspects and more.

This resource provides easy to follow information and tips on how to communicate better with your doctor.  Written for people with no medical background and understanding medical terminology and culture, the book gives a valuable insight into the way doctors think and communicate. A list of core patient resources and record-keeping forms are also included.

Despite advances in technology, the human interaction between patient and medical professional is still the essential foundation of healing. Marcus describes his experience of being a patient and gives his insight into what constitutes a compassionate care.

This book provides a blueprint for patients and their families for developing an effective relationship with medical professionals. The handbook provides practical advice and numerous worksheets with list of critical questions to ask when meeting with a medical professional.

This is an essential guide to navigating the complexities of illness. This collection of anecdotes and insights will help those who feel awkward and unsure about responding to a friend, colleague, or relative who is suffering. The book is also for people who are ill and want to engage with their loved ones effectively.

Patient decision aids are tools that help people become involved in decision making by making explicit the decision that needs to be made, providing information about the options and outcomes, and by clarifying personal values.  The website offers A-Z Inventory that helps to find decision- making aids by specific medical conditions.

This resource provides easy to follow information and tips on how to communicate better with your doctor.  Written for people with no medical background and understanding medical terminology and culture, the book gives a valuable insight into the way doctors think and communicate. A list of core patient resources and record-keeping forms are also included.