A Patient's Guide to Surgery - Hardcover

III, Edward L. Bradley; Books, Editors Of Consumer Reports

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0812232801 ISBN 13: 9780812232806

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1994

Synopsis

In a Patient's Guide to Surgery, Dr. Edward L. Bradley III explains all you need to know to prepare yourself for the surgical experience. This book describes how you can actively participate in the decision-making process and, as a result, improve your chances for successful surgery and recovery.

A Patient's Guide to Surgery also lists specific questions you should consider when evaluating a doctor, a hospital, or a prepaid health plan.

About this title

About the Author:

An internationally recognized expert in pancreatic surgery, Edward L. Bradley is the Education Director for Surgery at Florida State University College of Medicine. He has held professional and academic appointments at the University of Miami School of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, and the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Review:

From hints on how to critique a surgeon and hospital to descriptions of procedures and recovery processes, this packs in details for consumers seeking to analyze their options. Included are nonsurgical alternatives for common problems and an approach which generally promotes careful consideration of the pros and cons of different procedures. -- Midwest Book Review

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0812232801
• ISBN 13: 9780812232806
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208