The complexity of health care is increasing. Communication is one of the most important aspects of care within the health care system. Knowing how to use your voice within any health care setting is critical in order for you to partner with your health care team to get the best health care outcomes possible. When you understand your care and treatment options you can work along with your health care providers to make the best health care decisions for you as an individual. Patient Action provides health care consumers with the knowledge they need in order to advocate for themselves. This book will definitely help you find your voice.
DEAR RANDY AND SHELLY, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. I LOST MY SON 6 YEARS AGO AT CHRISTMAS. HE WAS 11 YEARS OLD AND HE HAD AML.HE WAS ONLY SICK 9 MONTHS FROM THE TIME WE FOUND OUT TO THE TIME I HAD TO MAKE THE DECISION TO TAKE HIM OFF THE VENT. IT IS SO HARD TO LOSE THEM BUT IT IS SO HARD TO WATCH THEM SUFFER. I SEND MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND KNOW HE WAS SO LUCKY TO HAVE YOU BOTH AS PARENTS. MAY GOD WRAP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND YOU AND HELP YOU THROUGH EVERYDAY. IN CHRISTIAN LOVE, LINDA CAMPOS