{"title":"Angela Perry","description":"\u003cp\u003eANGELA PERRY, M.D., is a physician and editor of multiple American Medical Association consumer health guides. Her recent books include \u003cem\u003eAmerican Medical Association Guide to Talking to Your Doctor\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAmerican Medical Association Complete Guide to Men’s Health\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAmerican Medical Association Guide to Home Caregiving\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerry’s editorial credits also include the \u003cem\u003eAmerican Medical Association Essential Guide to Asthma\u003c\/em\u003e, published by Pocket Books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAngela Perry’s books are published by Trade Paper Press, an imprint of Turner Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-new-releases\"\u003eNew Releases\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/award-winning-books\"\u003eAward-Winning Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"american-medical-association-guide-to-talking-to-your-doctor","title":"American Medical Association Guide to Talking to Your Doctor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe last time you visited your doctor, did you . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehesitate to ask a question-and leave without the answer you needed?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enot understand your doctor's explanation of your illness or its treatment?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewish you could be more in control of your healthcare?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can take control. The more you know about your healthcare needs and the more actively you work with your doctor, the better healthcare you will receive. In this concise, easy-to-understand book, the American Medical Association-the world's most prominent organization of physicians-demystifies the relationship between patient and doctor and guides you in building an ongoing dialogue with your healthcare provider.\u003cbr\u003eUsing nontechnical language and a reassuring tone, the \u003cem\u003eAmerican Medical Association Guide to Talking to Your Doctor\u003c\/em\u003e explains:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat your doctor needs to know about you and what he or she looks for in an examination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to understand a diagnosis and discuss treatment options and goals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen and how to ask for a second opinion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to speak for a child or older person in your care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to discuss sensitive subjects such as sexuality, drug dependence, depression, and family violence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour rights and responsibilities as a healthcare consumer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere to go for more help and information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncouraging, authoritative, and thorough, the \u003cem\u003eAmerican Medical Association Guide to Talking to Your Doctor\u003c\/em\u003e empowers you to communicate better with your doctor so that you can work together to achieve a common goal-your good health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than 150 years, the American Medical Association has been the leading group of medical experts in the nation and one of the most respected health-related organizations in the world. 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Koplan, M.D., M.P.H., Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis book includes:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidelines for staying healthy at any age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverviews of the body's systems and organs--heart and lungs, reproductive system, brain and nervous system, urinary system, bones and joints, and the immune system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplanations of the major diseases and their treatments, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, drug abuse, and depression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitive discussions of sexuality and reproduction, including sexual dysfunction, prostate health, STI's, birth control, and age-related changes to sex and sexuality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiet and exercise guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDozens of tables, boxes, and charts on key topics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-reference format for finding the answers you need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0471414115\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9780471414117\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Angela Perry, M.D.","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43212287639768,"sku":"9780471414117","price":46.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/9780470314647_FC_mockup_v2_1740148091_c0bbf7dc-941b-4441-bb3d-cb9eda9552ed.jpg?v=1790994566"}],"url":"https:\/\/turnerpublishing.com\/collections\/author-angela-perry.oembed","provider":"Turner Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}