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Author:   Erik Rifkin ,  Andrew Lazris
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   2015 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   3.985kg
ISBN:  

9783319115436

ISBN 10:   331911543
Pages:   236
Publication Date:   17 December 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Part I: Setting the Stage.- Shared Decision Making (SDM).- Decision Aids.- Towards a Universal Decision Aid.- Involving the Patient in Decision Making.- BRCTs.- Part II: Case Studies - Health Benefits and Risks.- Breast Cancer Screening: Mammograms.- Colon Cancer Screening with Colonoscopy.- Prostate Cancer Screening.- Screening for Lung Cancer with Spiral CT.- Health Effects of Smoking.- Exercise Stress Tests.- The Use of Warfarin in Atrial Fibrillation.- Aspirin for Prevention of Heart Disease and Stroke.- Screening for Carotid Disease in Asymptomatic Patients.- Cholesterol Screening.- Statins, Cholesterol and Coronary Heart Disease.- Annual Exam.- Screening for and Treating Dementia.- Osteoporosis: Bone Density Testing and Drug Treatment.- Osteoporosis: Calcium and Vitamin D.- Estrogen Replacement Therapy.- Vitamins and Supplements.- MRI and Back Pain.- Antibiotics in Sinusitis and Bronchitis.- Final Thoughts.

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“This book offers a visual tool to empower and help the patient think about why decisions are being made with respect to various screenings, tests, or interventions. … I think that this model could be considered as we train our students, residents, and fellows. … The visual chart provides another means to empower the patient (and the patient’s family) in patient-centered care.” (Stella King, Family Medicine, Vol. 50 (2), February, 2018) “This book is dedicated to explaining the risks of illness or therapeutic interventions and the associated benefits of interventions. … Clinicians of all levels can use this book to understand risks and benefits and then to employ the models to help patients understand the concepts. … This is a uniquely exceptional book on communication between patients and medical personnel. … This is an outstanding book for every academic and teaching institution.” (Vincent F. Carr, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2015)

This book is dedicated to explaining the risks of illness or therapeutic interventions and the associated benefits of interventions. Clinicians of all levels can use this book to understand risks and benefits and then to employ the models to help patients understand the concepts. This is a uniquely exceptional book on communication between patients and medical personnel. This is an outstanding book for every academic and teaching institution. (Vincent F. Carr, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2015)

Author Information

Erik Rifkin is the president of an environmental consulting firm that specializes in the characterization of ecological and human health risks from exposure to soil, water, air and sediments. His firm provides assistance and guidance to federal and state regulatory agencies and corporations regarding the nature and magnitude of environmental risks and potential remediation strategies. Dr. Rifkin's broad experience includes the communication of health risks and benefits to groups concerned with these issues.

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