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WHOSE
HEALTH IS THIS ANYWAY?
How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Modern Medicine
"Ethically and legally
you are entitled to the information in your medical
records"
---- American College of Physicians'
Code of Ethics
Isn't it ironic...
that the single most important component of health care - your
personal medical information - is fragmented, often
mishandled, and unavailable when you need it most? Someone has
to be in charge of keeping it all on the same page... and
guess what? It has to be you.
The days when your
family doctor had all your information in a manila folder are
long gone. In all likelihood your records exist piecemeal in
an array of offices, computers and laboratories. If you've
moved around a lot, it's a pretty sure bet many of your
records didn't follow you. Yet your own health information is
vital to you and your doctors to assure you get the best care
possible. I will show you how to get your hands on your
records and those of your family so that you can have both the
power and peace of mind when it comes to your health care.
"Thank you Dr. Savard for the informative lecture you gave to the American Heart Association Luncheon here in Santa Barbara. Your frank manner and insight were truly appreciated. I especially liked the advice you gave the group about managing one's health care. I have always believed that while doctors have both experience and education, they cannot possibly know everything and it is up to the patient to ask questions and do research on his/her own. I am going to start asking for copies of my lab results, etc. because it simply makes sense to keep track of my medical history, as you pointed out in your talk."
- Jennifer J. Mansbach, Associate, Corporate Finance, Tenet Healthcare Corporation
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