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This book is an inspiration to those who suffer, and a challenge to those who care for them. It is full of practical advice. Don't wait until you get sick to read this book. -Larry Dossey Author of Be Careful What You Pray For, Prayer Is Good Medicine, and Healing Words This book needs to be read by all patients and every health professional so that medical education and care can be humanized through experience and not the pain of those involved. For the inspired this is a guide book to transformation. -Bernie Siegel Author of Love, Medicine, and Miracles--Prescriptions for Living .,. this book is an effective introduction to the broad issues concerning patient perspectives on health and healthcare. It is not a textbook or objective review of the evidence for and against patient-centeredness, but an attempt to inspire both patients and health professionals to change the way they think about chronic and terminal illness and their approach to patient care. -Social Science & Medicine Although the book was written for physicians and medical students, all healthcare professionals can benefit from the concepts presented. [T]he book is timely and practical, with excellent points for all healthcare professionals to incorporate in their practice with patients. This book is a good resource for healthcare professionals who are interested in basing their practice on the needs of the patient. -Oncology Nursing Forum ?...this book is an effective introduction to the broad issues concerning patient perspectives on health and healthcare. It is not a textbook or objective review of the evidence for and against patient-centeredness, but an attempt to inspire both patients and health professionals to change the way they think about chronic and terminal illness and their approach to patient care.?-Social Science & Medicine ?Although the book was written for physicians and medical students, all healthcare professionals can benefit from the concepts presented. [T]he book is timely and practical, with excellent points for all healthcare professionals to incorporate in their practice with patients. This book is a good resource for healthcare professionals who are interested in basing their practice on the needs of the patient.?-Oncology Nursing Forum ... this book is an effective introduction to the broad issues concerning patient perspectives on health and healthcare. It is not a textbook or objective review of the evidence for and against patient-centeredness, but an attempt to inspire both patients and health professionals to change the way they think about chronic and terminal illness and their approach to patient care. -Social Science & Medicine

"""This book is an inspiration to those who suffer, and a challenge to those who care for them. It is full of practical advice. Don't wait until you get sick to read this book.""-Larry Dossey Author of Be Careful What You Pray For, Prayer Is Good Medicine, and Healing Words ""This book needs to be read by all patients and every health professional so that medical education and care can be humanized through experience and not the pain of those involved. For the inspired this is a guide book to transformation.""-Bernie Siegel Author of Love, Medicine, and Miracles--Prescriptions for Living .,.""this book is an effective introduction to the broad issues concerning patient perspectives on health and healthcare. It is not a textbook or objective review of the evidence for and against patient-centeredness, but an attempt to inspire both patients and health professionals to change the way they think about chronic and terminal illness and their approach to patient care.""-Social Science & Medicine ""Although the book was written for physicians and medical students, all healthcare professionals can benefit from the concepts presented. [T]he book is timely and practical, with excellent points for all healthcare professionals to incorporate in their practice with patients. This book is a good resource for healthcare professionals who are interested in basing their practice on the needs of the patient.""-Oncology Nursing Forum ?...this book is an effective introduction to the broad issues concerning patient perspectives on health and healthcare. It is not a textbook or objective review of the evidence for and against patient-centeredness, but an attempt to inspire both patients and health professionals to change the way they think about chronic and terminal illness and their approach to patient care.?-Social Science & Medicine ?Although the book was written for physicians and medical students, all healthcare professionals can benefit from the concepts presented. [T]he book is timely and practical, with excellent points for all healthcare professionals to incorporate in their practice with patients. This book is a good resource for healthcare professionals who are interested in basing their practice on the needs of the patient.?-Oncology Nursing Forum ...""this book is an effective introduction to the broad issues concerning patient perspectives on health and healthcare. It is not a textbook or objective review of the evidence for and against patient-centeredness, but an attempt to inspire both patients and health professionals to change the way they think about chronic and terminal illness and their approach to patient care.""-Social Science & Medicine"

This book needs to be read by all patients and every health professional so that medical education and care can be humanized through experience and not the pain of those involved. For the inspired this is a guide book to transformation. -Bernie Siegel Author of Love, Medicine, and Miracles--Prescriptions for Living

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JAMES MONROE SMITH is a lawyer and scientist who has taught courses on the sociopolitical aspects of AIDS./e He is the founding executive director of the AIDS Legal Council of Chicago, a nonprofit organization providing legal services and advocacy for persons affected by HIV/AIDS.

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