Pt. 1: Dealing with major changes in healthcare -- Taking control of your healthcare -- Strategies for keeping costs down -- Take advantage of the affordable care act (ACA) and other insurance options -- Making the best outpatient care choices -- Pt. 2: Finding the best healthcare providers -- Finding the best primary care and medical specialists -- Choosing the best hospital and emergency department (ED) -- A second opinion can save your life -- Pt. 3: Navigating specific healthcare treatments -- Strategies for a successful hospital stay -- Preparing for surgery: before & after -- Medications: what you need to know -- Pt. 4: Further healthcare evaluations and choices -- Choosing the best insurance and assuring end of life wishes -- Rights you have as a patient -- Alternative (complementary) treatments: East meets West -- The future of healthcare: take advantage of new technologies.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.