How To Talk So Your Doctor Will Listen
Electronic book text
Helping Your Doctor to Help You
Did you struggle to explain your symptoms or their severity as clearly as you'd planned?
Or perhaps you felt unable to put into words just how worried you are, either for yourself or a loved one, and didn't find the reassurance or the answers you needed.If you've ever felt this way, then this book is for you.How to Talk So Your Doctor Will Listen is all about giving you the words, the prompts, and the confidence so that you can help your doctor to help you. By building your communication toolbox and mastering the art of how to advocate for yourself and your family, you'll learn how to make the most of your healthcare appointments and feel empowered to successfully and respectfully interact with professionals of all kinds.Written by expert patient, Penny Parkes, who has learned first-hand how to navigate our complex and ever-evolving healthcare system, this book is intended to make your future healthcare experiences more positive, empathetic and constructive, giving you the confidence to ask for the help you need, when you need it the most.Packed with tips for communicating effectively, the book also:- Helps you prepare for your appointments so you can give your doctor the best possible chance of getting you the help you need- Gives clear advice for dealing with emergencies and routine screening- Includes case studies and personal stories- Teaches you how to keep your own healthcare records- Explains the triage system and how doctors approach appointments- Provides troubleshooting suggestions for when things don't go to plan- Includes tips for dealing with life-changing or chronic conditions.Chapter by chapter, this book will give you the vital resources to help you feel less alone, whatever stage you find yourself in your healthcare journey.Buy now!
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- ISBN: 9781804193327
- Author: Penny Parkes
- Pub date: 26.03.26
- RRP: $50.00
- Format: Electronic book text
Author
Penny Parkes
Penny Parkes lives in the Cotswolds with two children, two dogs, an ever-tolerant husband and a growing portfolio of invisible and dynamic disabilities.
She is dedicated to her role as advocate and volunteer in supporting newly diagnosed patients (and their families) with Mast Cell disorders. She is also a passionate panellist and champion for inclusivity in publishing. How To Talk So Your Doctor Will Listen is Penny's seventh book, but the one she has been waiting a lifetime to write: now - more than ever - when its ideas, themes and advice are needed the most. As an author, she has topped the Audible and Kindle charts many times, appeared at literary festivals around the country and has written for The Telegraph, as well as extensively in her local media. You can find her on X and Instagram as @CotswoldPennyOther books by the author
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