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Want to Come Out of the Hospital Alive?

Do you have the knowledge and research skills required to survive a medical crisis? Until you are faced with the overwhelming stress and confusion involved in managing the myriad details and decisions, it's hard to have a realistic understanding of what it takes. Americans spend more time planning for vacations than for medical emergencies - but once an emergency happens, there's no time to become educated and organized. You need to be prepared in advance, and this book is your personal guide to making sure you're ready in the event of a medical crisis.

Surviving Your Medical Crisis provides practical advice about crucial topics and decision-making processes including: How to identify the best hospitals and doctors; Understanding a diagnosis and treatment options; Avoiding hospital-acquired infections; How to build your personal support system. You don't need a medical degree to understand your medical condition, but you do need to be educated about your health care in order to make informed, effective decisions. Surviving Your Me dical Crisis takes you t hrough the development of your Personal Medical Plan, giving you the peace and security of knowing you've planned for your medical future.

In these tough economic times, people do not have the time or resources to be sick. Americans are looking for ways to maximize all aspects of their life, including their healthcare. Having the right hospital, physician and support team can provide that health care security that many are seeking. Some may be in the middle of a healthcare crisis, while others are just planning for the day that they will need medical services.



There may be a lot of choices out there when it comes to finding the right healthcare team, but one of the foundation principles is to determine what is important to you. Do you want a hospital that offers all the bells and whistles, but has a high infection rate, or should you take your chances on the small community hospital where everyone knows your name? Should you expect more from your physician than a 10 minute office visit after you have waited 90 minutes in the waiting room? Personal preference plays a factor in your medical portfolio, but you must understand the risks associated with your investment, in order to make wise decisions.



If you do not know much about your healthcare providers, your road to health and wellbeing could be a difficult one. Creating a healthcare team could be the most important accomplishment you have ever completed. If you have ever been blindsided by a medical emergency, you understand how difficult it is to place you or your loved ones in the hands of pure strangers. Being prepared can provide the peace of knowing you are in the hands of well qualified physicians and at a hospital that has a reputation for providing quality care for its patients.



Decisions regarding your health are difficult enough, but the loss of one’s health can often result in the loss of a job or unexpected medical expenses and can create an incredibly stressful situation. Everyone needs to have a personal support system that includes surrounding yourself with people that you trust, and those that have your best interest in mind. Friends and family members are usually the members of this team as they will become the “shoulder to lean on”, or the “help in times of trouble”. Be selective, but surround yourself with life-giving people, that want the best for you.



With knowledge that is provided in this book along with a willingness to pursue your healthcare plan, most people will be able to adequately manage their healthcare team. Even so, there are many instances where you do not have the time, or may be faced with a complicated situation that may require the assistance of a Personal Medical Advisor. This service is provided at www.MyMedicalAdvisor.net and we can help you understand what is important to you while providing practical information about what to avoid in your healthcare team.



Build a strong medical portfolio before your medical crisis occurs and you will be armed with the tools necessary for Surviving Your Medical Crisis, with strategies for finding the best physicians and hospitals for your care.