How do you go about choosing between health insurance plans . .
. selecting a hospital. . .choosing a doctor? These are just some
of the difficult decisions certain to have a profound impact on
your physical, emotional, and financial well-being for years to
come.
This comprehensive guide shows you how to make knowledgeable
choices--how to get everything you require from our nation's $600
billion a year health care system. Health Care Services in the
1990s provides life-or-death information about ambulatory care,
long-term care, and mental health services. Learn about the
changing roles of physicians and dentists. . .insurance vs.
pre-paid plans. . .how hospitals and physicians get current
addresses, contact information, and toll-free telephone numbers of
agencies capable of anwersing questions about specific needs and
situations. health care system, and proceeds with the active role
of the consumer as a partner in the system, protecting and
promoting one's own health. The book also describes ways in which
the systeM's resources can be most advantageous when the consumer
is not in bad health. The book progresses with a detailed
exploration of the major components of the system, and analyzes
functions such as ambulatory care, the choice of a hospital and its
services, long term care, the nursing home, and mental health
services. The major providers of care (the physicians, dentists,
and other relevant providers) and how to work with them are
discussed. Consumer approaches to health insurance, governmental
health care programs, and financial considerations are also
addressed. The quality of health care from the consumer viewpoint
and protection of consumer rights inherent in the system is another
aspect covered in this valuable book. Alternatives to the
traditional health care system are also provided.
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