The consumer's guide to healthcare
– What if your diagnosis seems incorrect?
– How can you tell which hospital or doctor is really best?
– Is a medication more likely to help you- or to harm you?
– Are you overlooking an important treatment option?
– Which health insurance choice is best for you?
– Where can you find free or discounted care?
– How effective are alternative therapies?
– Is a generic as good as a brand name drug?
– How can you be prepared for a medical emergency?
– Are you taking too many medications?
– What can you do if your insurance claim is denied?
– Will HIPAA keep your family from learning about your care?
– Should you try new health screening options?
Read about each Roadmap topic to be ready for the challenges of healthcare today.
- Prevention & screening
- Symptoms & diagnosis
- Doctors
- Diseases & conditions
- Treatment options
- Drugs
- Surgery
- Alternative & complementary
- Hospitals & facilities
- Insurance & financial
- Medical records
- Research articles