The Latest Medical Information -- Why I Decided To Write This Book
You might want to know what motivated me to do the research and write this book.
Primarily, it’s because I strongly believe that all patients should know how to search for the latest and best medical information.
Knowledge of the latest and best medical information is the first step in the process of making sure you receive the latest and best medical treatment. And, ultimately that’s the goal.
Plus, it just seems a shame to me, that some people may not be receiving the best medical care that is potentially available to them.
The Information Age Applies To Medicine Too
These days we’re living in what is being called the “information age.” People are booking their own flights from home and downloading music and video from all over the world.
Well, the “information age” applies to the world of medicine too. Cutting-edge medical information, if you know how to search for it, is now only a click away as you sit in front of your computer.
But, medicine is an intimidating arena and the stakes are incredibly high. Plus, the relationship between patient and doctor has traditionally been based on a high degree of trust.
What I’m saying is that I think that it’s uncomfortable for most people to aggressively question their doctors. Because of this discomfort, patients may not feel as inclined to do their own research. They fear that they might upset their doctor if they walk into the medical office with research they’ve done themselves.
In my opinion, this unprecedented access to the latest and best medical information will ultimately lead to revolutionary changes in the way patients and doctors interact.
You Need A “Smart Way”
The first part of the process is the gathering of medical information and, if you’re starting from scratch without a “smart way” to guide you, then researching your illness on the internet can be a daunting task.
I learned this first-hand a few short years ago.
A close family friend was diagnosed with breast cancer and asked me to do some research. Even though I was an emergency physician at a university hospital, I quickly learned that using the internet to get the most current medical data on published studies, new treatments, and clinical trials was not as easy a task as I had thought.
But, I persisted. Ultimately I figured out how to navigate the “medical internet jungle”. I found the medical info I needed and learned a lot along the way.
The object of this book, and my motivation in writing it, is to help you accomplish the task of navigating the “medical internet jungle” easily and efficiently. I want to teach you a “smart way”.
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