Book DescriptionNot Just a Patient is a handbook for people coping with the challenges of a life-threatening illness Born out of the author's first-hand experiences, this is a fresh take on how you can get medical care and still have a life as a real person, not just a diagnosis Individuals with a life-threatening illness, as well as those who care озскб about and for them, will find plenty of practical suggestions in this easy to read guide: * Getting, using, organizing, and understanding medical information * Coping with life in the hospital and at home * Finding the support you need * Tackling health insurance * Getting food you can eat (and enjoy) in the hospital * Thinking about different paths to healing * Finding free transportation services * Filling in the gaps that are not addressed by the medical system * Remembering and reminding others that you are a whole person * Working effectively with all your providers, whether they are conventional, complementary, or alternative * MAKING DECISIONS THAT ARE RIGHT FOR YOU!.  С помощью2003 г 54 стр ISBN 1553958608.