This book serves as a tool to help patients and their families deal rationally with the perplexing and often irrational world of health care. It covers the topics and addresses the challenges that experts in a variety of health care fields believe are the most vital to meeting the challenges of decision making when people feel most vulnera- ble. With contributions from leading health care specialists, Surviving Health Care: A Manual for Patients and Their Families examines a wide array of topics, including advance planning for health care, medical emergencies, genetic testing, pain management, and care of elders. It is a unique resource that aims above all to help.
