Dr. You – Patient Handbooks
Dr. You’s print and online handbooks show patients how to overcome our broken healthcare system and get better healthcare. Handbooks begin the moment you suspect something may be wrong with your health and continue through your diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
The twenty handbook sections below include real patient stories, expert advice, step-by-step instructions, insider tips, sample documents, online links, and the resources needed to get high-quality, affordable care and overcome our broken healthcare system.
Call for Reviewers & Contributors
Dr.You – Patient Handbooks and educational content are continuously reviewed and updated.
Patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals can contribute to or review any Dr. You – Patient Handbook section (listed in the right column) by clicking the section link and using the “Leave a Comment” field at the end of each section, or by requesting a Word file via the Reviewer Instructions.
Reviewers receive a 1-year complimentary subscription to Dr. You (print and digital) content and a free copy of the Patient Handbook.
Introduction
You Are Your Best Advocate
Listen To Your Body
You’re Sick or Hurt… What Now?
Paying for Healthcare
Navigating Health Insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid
Finding Doctors and Specialists
Leading Your Healthcare Team
Working With Doctors & Healthcare Providers
Talking About Your Health
Second & Third Opinions
Understanding Treatment Options
Choosing Treatments and Tests
Choosing a Hospital or Facility
Managing Care Transitions
Transitional Care Checklists
Understanding Medications
Your Medical & Health Records
Regaining Health After Surgery or Treatment
Caregiving
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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