Become a Better Patient shows you how to use good information to take charge of your care and work with your doctor as a partner.
What you will learn
This book helps you become an engaged, informed patient:
- How to find health information you can trust
- How to prepare for a doctor's appointment
- The right questions to ask about any treatment
- How to get a useful second opinion
- How to read your own medical records and reports
- How to make decisions you feel confident about
Who is this book for?
Anyone dealing with a health problem, and especially couples going through infertility treatment, where the choices are hard and the stakes are high.
Frequently asked questions
What is Information Therapy?
The right information, given at the right time, is one of the best treatments there is. A well informed patient makes better decisions and gets better care.
Is the book free?
Yes. Read it online here and download the full PDF at no cost.
Who wrote it?
Dr. Aniruddha Malpani, MD, an IVF specialist at the Malpani Infertility Clinic in Mumbai.
Going through IVF and want a second opinion?
Put what you learn into practice. Get a clear, honest read on your own situation.
Read our other flipbooks
More free books from Dr. Malpani to help you make sense of your fertility journey.
How to Have a Baby
The complete guide to understanding infertility and every treatment option.
The IVF Comic Book
IVF explained in simple cartoons. An easy first read.
Understanding Female Infertility
What can go wrong for women, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated.
Understanding Male Infertility
Sperm tests explained, and how male infertility is treated.
Baby Chase
One family's real story of finally completing their family.