JCR’s First Consumer Book!
You: The Smart PatientJoint Commission Resources is proud to announce our new book by best-selling authors Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.,
You: The Smart Patient: An Insider’s Handbook for Getting the Best Treatment. This book was published by Free Press, a division of Simon and Schuster, and represents a clear departure from the typical JCR manuscript style. This book uses humor and illustrations to provide concrete guidance to patients in navigating the health care system.
It urges patients to get involved in their health care, and showcases the importance of Joint Commission accreditation. Specific reference is made to the National Patient Safety Goals, the Speak Up Campaign, Quality Check, and the Universal Protocol. Advice is also provided about where to go for health care when traveling abroad and the importance of looking for the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval when choosing a health care organization. The Joint Commission’s acknowledgements in the book specifically recognize the dedicated efforts of America’s health care organization leaders, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals in the provision of excellent patient care. The book is available wherever books are sold.
Click here to view a 20-page excerpt, table of contents, and “Your Health Journal,” a medical record diary.
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