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Books
Being Mortal
Atul Guwandi, MD, MPH
A practicing surgeon tackles the hardest challenge of his profession: how medicine can not only improve life but also the process of its ending.
How Doctors Think
Jerome Groopman, MD
Dr.Groopman pinpoints the forces and thought processes behind the decisions doctors make. He explores why doctors err and shows when and how they can — with our help — avoid snap judgments, embrace uncertainty, communicate effectively, and deploy other skills that can have a profound impact on our health.
The Secret Language of Healthcare:
An Insider’s Guide on How to Navigate your Healthcare More Effectively
Robin Shapiro
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Healthcare from the Trenches: An Insider Account of the Complex Barriers of U.S. Healthcare from the Providers and Patients' Perspective
Alejandro Badia, MD
A comprehensive look at the U.S. healthcare system from the front line, how it fails both patients and providers, and how it can be improved.
Healthcare Advocacy Resources
Engaged Patients
Tools and strategies to be well-informed and engaged in healthcare encounters.
https://engagedpatients.org
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Patient Advocate Foundation
For help with disputed insurance claims and assistance with medication costs.
Caregiver Action Network
Helpful information and resources for caregivers.
Family Caregiver Alliance
Resources for caregivers by State.
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Advanced Directive: 5 Wishes
https://agingwithdignity.org
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