Health Matters: 8 Steps That Can Save Your Life - And Your Family's Health

The complete, user-friendly guide readers need to take charge of their family’s health

Navigating the maze of today’s healthcare system can be a daunting challenge, and many people don’t know enough about their own options and medical history to make the best decisions for themselves and their families. Written by a health expert whose own son’s health crisis inspired a new career as a consumer healthcare advocate, this straightforward guide comes to the rescue by laying out all the information readers need to be their own best advocates in the doctor’s office or the operating room. It offers eight lifesaving steps that put readers in control, ranging from finding a great doctor to knowing personal health risks to taking charge of day-to-day health. Checklists and self-quizzes make it easy to get prepared and stay organized.