Bøger af Meridith Berk

With prescription drug addiction and abuse at an all-time high and deaths caused by prescription drugs far outnumbering those from illicit drug use in many states it is more important than ever that we learn all we can about the medications we have been prescribed, especially those that can become habit-forming. Do you take any prescription medications? If so, the chances are you were never fully informed about the possible side effects and the possibility of addiction. This book contains a list of side effects and warnings for the top-selling potentially addictive prescription drugs, written in an easily understandable form. New, with this addition is a chapter on Patient Rights, Patient Freedoms and the rules regarding Informed Consent. Did you know, your doctor has the legal and ethical duty to ensure you fully understand many different aspects about your diagnosis and the treatment prescribed? Read the chapter in this book to find out more about these important rights.

Do you take one or more prescription medications? If so, chances are the signs and symptoms of overdose (or potential side effects and warnings either) were never fully explained to you. With over 50% of Americans taking at least one prescription drug, it's vital we all have access to clear and understandable information about the signs and symptoms of prescription drug overdose. This book contains a list of possible of overdose symptoms for the top-selling prescription drugs written in an easily understandable form. New with this edition, is a chapter on Patient Rights, Patient Freedoms and the rules regarding Informed Consent. Do you know, your doctor has the legal and ethical duty to fully explain to you your diagnosis as well as the benefits and risks of any treatment recommended or prescribed? You also have the right to have explained to you alternative treatments. Read the chapter in this book to find out more about these important rights.

If Only My Doctor Had Told Me!Your Rights as a Patient and the Law that Protects YouThe United States healthcare system is sick and patients are suffering. We spend more money on our medical care than any other developed country, but our average life spans are shorter.We take more drugs than other nations and pay far more for them. Accidental drug overdoses now kill more people each year than vehicle accidents.Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in America, right after heart disease and cancer.Why is this happening? What can we do about it?How can we take back our medical care and return to thoughts of maintaining robust physical health rather than managing diseases and "disorders"?Nowhere in our education do we learn about our rights as patients - not in school, not from our parents, not from our doctors or nurses, not even from a PBS special. And, as patients, we do have rights. One of the most powerful solutions to getting the care you need and deserve lies within the pages of this book.Includes special interviews with experts in a variety of healthcare fields.This book is a must for any individual who wants to ensure they get the best possible medical care.Scroll up and grab a copy today.

Here are 50 Fun and Easy Crossword Puzzles printed in large type and perfect for the casual crossword puzzle aficionado. From young adults to seniors all can enjoy these entertaining challenges. Easy on the Eyes and Refreshing to the Mind This large-print crossword puzzle book offers: 50 easy crossword puzzles to buoy the spirit and exercise the mind Hours and hours of captivating challenges Large-print puzzles and solutions Large grids make it easier to enter letters Hundreds of clues to solve Solutions are in an easy-to-read format with six answer keys per page.Great for limbering up the mind during breakfast, an evening's entertainment, a break at the office, or to pass the time enjoyably while traveling.