Are You an Empowered Patient?

There are some great doctors out there.  But doctors are not infallible – and the system is far from perfect.  And sometimes, says Elizabeth Cohen, you have to make a fuss.

Elizabeth Cohen is senior medical correspondent for CNN’s Health, Medical and Wellness unit.  She is constantly trying to help people to get good care in spite of the reality of medical errors, problems with the system, and pressure to rush through decisions.

She has authored a book in which she shares her experience in order to help you, particularly if you are in the USA.  Here’s a CBS interview where she talked about her book The Empowered Patient: How to Get the Right Diagnosis, Buy the Cheapest Drugs, Beat Your Insurance Company, and Get the Best Medical Care Every Time: