Based on true stories of misdiagnoses, the authors show how active patient participation in the diagnostic process can prevent these errors. Wen and Kosowsky offer specific follow-up questions that patients can easily incorporate at every medical visit to avoid counterproductive and even potentially harmful tests. In the pursuit of the best medical care available, readers will learn about a range of issues that include:
- How to deal with a doctor who seems too busy to listen to you
- 8 pillars for better diagnosis
- How to tell the whole story of your illness
- Familiarise yourself with the risks associated with the test and assess whether it is worth it
- How to get a diagnosis at the end of each medical visit