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Taking Charge: Making Your Healthcare Appointments Work for You Kindle Edition

by Ricky White (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

Take Control of Your Healthcare Journey

Are you tired of leaving doctor's appointments feeling frustrated, unheard, or with more questions than answers? As both a Registered Nurse and someone diagnosed with a chronic illness, Ricky White provides an insider's guide to maximizing your healthcare visits.

Inside this practical handbook, you'll discover:
  • Proven strategies to prepare for and manage appointments effectively
  • Techniques to communicate confidently with healthcare providers
  • Methods to coordinate care between multiple specialists
  • Tools to track medications, symptoms, and treatment changes
  • FREE downloadable resources to implement these strategies immediately
This book is your roadmap if you:
  • Feel anxious or overwhelmed before medical appointments
  • Struggle to get all your concerns addressed in limited time
  • Need better coordination between your healthcare providers
  • Want to be more involved in treatment decisions
Written in clear, jargon-free language, Taking Charge equips you with actionable steps to transform your healthcare experience. Whether managing a chronic condition or navigating routine visits, these evidence-based techniques will help you get the care you deserve.

Reader Praise:
"The book I wish I had encountered when I was told I had cancer...honestly."
"Essential for anyone living with a chronic illness."
"Clear, concise and full of practical advice - the resource section alone is worth buying this book."

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Ricky White is an author based in Virginia, USA. Originally born in Leicester, England, Ricky qualified as a Registered (Adult) Nurse in February 2006. Later he went on to earn his post-graduate degree in Professional Nursing Practice. He worked in a variety of hospitals during his career before he was diagnosed with the chronic, degenerative disease, Ankylosing Spondylitis. Ricky now works as a patient advocate for those with Ankylosing Spondylitis, helping to raise much-needed awareness for his degenerative autoimmune disease. Because of his unique position in experiencing both sides of the desk, having seen patients in his role as a pre-operative assessment clinic nurse, as well as being a patient himself, Ricky decided to write his debut book - Taking Charge: Making Your Healthcare Appointments Work for You. With the information in this book, Ricky arms other chronic illness sufferers with the tools they need to get the most of their appointments, and to get the care they deserve. In October 2014, Ricky became a British expatriate when he moved to Virginia with his wife and children. At this point, Ricky sought to continue his propensity for overworked, underpaid, and underappreciated work by becoming a stay-at-home dad, and he wouldn't have it any other way. When he is not chasing two under-5-year-olds, he is usual writing, coding, or in the dojo practicing Shaolin Kempo. He also has a mild-moderate addiction to Bonsai trees, of which he has a modest collection. Ricky can be tracked down between diaper changes via his website - http: //www.rickywhite.net

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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 15, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 338 KB
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Ricky White is an author based in Virginia, USA. Originally born in Leicester, England, Ricky qualified as a Registered (Adult) Nurse in February 2006. Later he went on to earn his post-graduate degree in Professional Nursing Practice. He worked in a variety of hospitals during his career before he was diagnosed with the chronic, degenerative disease, Ankylosing Spondylitis. Ricky now works as a patient advocate for those with Ankylosing Spondylitis, helping to raise much-needed awareness for his degenerative autoimmune disease.

Because of his unique position in experiencing both sides of the desk, having seen patients in his role as a pre-operative assessment clinic nurse, as well as being a patient himself, Ricky decided to write his debut book — Taking Charge: Making Your Healthcare Appointments Work for You. With the information in this book, Ricky arms other chronic illness sufferers with the tools they need to get the most of their appointments, and to get the care they deserve.

In October 2014, Ricky moved to Virginia with his wife and children. At this point, Ricky sought to continue his propensity for overworked, underpaid, and underappreciated work by becoming a stay-at-home dad, and he wouldn’t have it any other way.

When he is not chasing two under-5-year-olds, he is usually writing, coding, or in the dojo practicing Shaolin Kempo. He also has a mild-moderate addiction to Bonsai trees, of which he has a modest collection.

You can find out what Ricky is currently up to by checking out his website.

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Customers find the book well-structured and packed with helpful information, with one customer specifically noting its practical approach to making the most of doctor appointments. They appreciate its ease of use, with one review highlighting its straightforward presentation.

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"...Overall, this is a very good book and will be helpful to anyone who wants to do whatever they can to help the medical professionals they work with..." Read more

"...Your Healthcare Appointments Work For You' by Ricky White is a wonderful book, especially for people newly diagnosed with a chronic illness(es), as..." Read more

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"...I think the author Ricky White did an amazing job and can't wait to put this book to good use. It's a MUST HAVE!" Read more

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Customers find the book provides helpful information, with one customer specifically mentioning how it walks readers through ways to better educate themselves and another noting how it makes the most of doctor appointments.

"This is such a personable, informative and well-written book!..." Read more

"...great ideas on how to prepare for doctor's appointments, creating lists of questions & prioritizing the things that are most important, so you get..." Read more

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"...And I really like how he breaks down in a very easy-to-follow manner how we can make our healthcare appointments work better for us...." Read more

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"...The author knows what he's talking about, and presents it in an easy to understand, structured way. It's been very helpful" Read more

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  • Sings4Smiles
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such a personable, informative and well-written book!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2017
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    This is such a personable, informative and well-written book! I feel the author is treating his audience with the utmost respect (with a little humor thrown in which is always enjoyable in a book) in how he speaks (writes) to them about how they can take charge of their healthcare appointments. And I really like how he breaks down in a very easy-to-follow manner how we can make our healthcare appointments work better for us.

    I always thought I was doing a pretty good job of asking the right questions and making sure we (my doctor or therapist or other medical professional, and me) discussed everything that concerned me in my medical appointments but there is more to it than that, especially when - like the author says - you have a chronic illness.

    Furthermore, I really appreciate that the author shared his personal story about his chronic illness, how he is handling it and what made him want to write this book.

    Overall, this is a very good book and will be helpful to anyone who wants to do whatever they can to help the medical professionals they work with to help them live their best lives.
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  • Lisa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!! Highly recommend it!!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2017
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    'Taking Charge: Making Your Healthcare Appointments Work For You' by Ricky White is a wonderful book, especially for people newly diagnosed with a chronic illness(es), as it walks you through ways to better educate yourself, & make the most of your doctor appointments. This book takes you step by step through all of the different ways to improve your healthcare & your doctor/patient relationship. It's concise & easy to read. There are many great ideas on how to prepare for doctor's appointments, creating lists of questions & prioritizing the things that are most important, so you get the most out of each appointment with your doctors. I found this book very helpful & would highly recommend it, not just for newly diagnosed people, but for anyone who wants to empower themselves & get much more out of each appointment. I also recommend Ricky White's blog: EndlessTrax.com
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  • R. McHugh
    5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Useful
    Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2017
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    This book is essential for anyone living with a chronic illness. There is so much helpful information packed in here. The author knows what he's talking about, and presents it in an easy to understand, structured way. It's been very helpful
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  • Cookie
    5.0 out of 5 stars I think the author Ricky White did an amazing job and can't wait to put this book to ...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2017
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    After reading this book it will be so beneficial to me as a person who suffers from Ankylosing Spondylitis. I think the author Ricky White did an amazing job and can't wait to put this book to good use. It's a MUST HAVE!
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  • Blis335
    5.0 out of 5 stars Doctors visits made easier
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2017
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    I gave this book the highest rating because it is very useful for everyone, not just the chronically ill. Even if you utilize some of the suggestions already there is something new to learn.

    I also enjoyed the humor and honesty of the author. He is willing to share his own journey so you understand he isn't just giving lip service to his suggestions.
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  • MeMyslef&I
    5.0 out of 5 stars I would recommend this book and the free resources that Ricky provides
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2017
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    The book I wish I had encountered when I was told I had cancer...honestly, Ricky brings up things we don't think about, and are reminded of other things, all to help us. If you, or a friend/lover one is walking through an illness, I would recommend this book and the free resources that Ricky provides.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2017
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    An absolute must for all who sees a physician.. Organized and methodical. Empowers the patient to be prepared.
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  • Beth Chipchase
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2017
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    Excellent book, full of great suggestions to improve healthcare communication.
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  • Martin Belcher
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent handbook with easy to follow steps to help you get the best out of your medical appointments
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2017
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    Ricky White has hit on a subject that practically affects all of us at some time or other. Have you ever attended any type of healthcare appointment (GP, Consultant, Physiotherapist, nurse etc.) and felt so nervous that you forget to mention what you really want to talk about or even worse you end up saying that you are okay and fine when you're not and walk out feeling like the appointment was a waste of time? Yes...I hear you thinking…well this book is for you.

    It's a nifty ‘handbook’ split into sections relating to your healthcare visit in order, so preparation, pre-visit, appointment itself and afterwards. It's very easy to read and if you're like me and have a long term medical condition and frequently attend healthcare appointments you will be thinking yes that sounds just like me as you read it!

    Very importantly it’s not patronising, the author Ricky White has a painful long term medical condition (Ankylosing Spondylitis) and has also worked as a nurse in the NHS in the UK, so very unusually he can see both sides and this gives him a unique perspective.

    ‘Taking Charge’ also has a wealth of useful resources in it, the author has put together web links to useful forms and checklists that you can use yourself to prepare yourself and get the best out of your time with your GP or Consultant.

    Overall a magnificent and incredibly useful handbook which I know I will be going back to time and time again. I found the anecdotes, the preparation tips and do’s and don'ts while in your appointment profoundly inspiring, it's made me realise I have very rarely used my small amount of valuable time with medical professionals wisely. After all it's about our health and our care – should we not prepare and go into the appointment planned and ready to discuss what really matters, instead of feeling scared, nervous and never actually getting to the point?

    Highly recommended read for now and for the future.
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  • Oliver F.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A healthy first book from a new and talented writer.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 16, 2017
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    This book isn't a cure, it isn't magic, yet it has something useful to say for everyone. Whether you are newly diagnosed, a long-term chronic illness veteran who has seen it all already, or you are simply taking care of a loved one with significant health problems, this book can help in getting the most out of your healthcare appointments and developing a positive doctor-patient relationship.

    The author has a wealth of experience on both sides of the desk, as both a nurse and patient, and this shines through clearly in his detailed & focused writing. Covers all stages between planning before an appointment to what to do after the appointment. Clear, concise and jargon-free, it even made me chuckle in a few places.

    Occasionally, I found myself partly disagreeing with specific points only to have my concerns dealt with in a following paragraph.

    The author has also helpfully provided resource sheets which are available to download, for free, from his personal website.

    Overall, an excellent first book from a new author with a lot of experience to share which can help you manage your health better and get more from your appointments. Highly recommended.
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  • mrs joan hall
    5.0 out of 5 stars medical appointments
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2017
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    very very helpful , would highly recommend this book and keep as a reference from time to time, Ricky knows what he is talking about.
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