Eric Topol
Patient Will See You Now
- ISBN 13:
- 9780465040025
- author:
- Eric Topol
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Basic Books Reprint edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 2.8 x 20.8 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Medical & Healthcare Practitioners, Internal Medicine, Eric Topol,Patient Will See You Now,Basic Books,0465040020,Medicine: General,MEDICAL / Clinical Medicine,MEDICAL / Family & General Practice,MEDICAL / Health Care Deli
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Patient Will See You Now: The Future of Medicine Is in Your Hands by Eric Topol A trip to the doctor is often a frustrating experience. Long waits, limited time with your doctor, and astronomical bills are common complaints. However, medicine does not have to be this way. Eric Topol, one of America's leading doctors, argues that digital technology can empower individuals to take charge of their health. With rapid test results from just one drop of blood, monitoring vital signs day and night, and receiving diagnoses without seeing a doctor, the future of healthcare is looking more accessible and affordable. The "Gutenberg moment" in medicine has arrived, where computers are replacing physicians for many diagnostic tasks, and citizen science is giving rise to citizen medicine. This book explores how these technological advancements can democratize healthcare, providing unprecedented control over one's own medical care.