Patient No More: Guide to Surviving American Healthcare

Helene Epstein
 
Helene M. Epstein • Patient No More 
 
Writer. Author. Speaker. National advocate for patients and families. Lived diagnostic error and medical harm experience as a patient and caregiver. Healthcare Journalist. Advisor to clinical and medical studies and surveys. 

 

"I’ve learned a great deal about surviving the American healthcare system –– the hard way –– by making a lot of mistakes, as a mother, daughter, wife, and as a patient. While I’m now able to apply what I’ve learned, I realized that most of what I know has never been compiled and shared. Until today."

 

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barriers to safe health care
Chapter 1: How Bad is the American Healthcare System, Really?
It Helps to Know What To Watch Out For.  

 

Falling through the large cracks of our medical system is far worse than being late due to traffic. Here’s your road map.

 

JAN 31 2025 • Helene M. Epstein

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Chapter 2: The Very First Thing You Should Do, Today
The easiest weapon against misdiagnosis is in your phone.  

 

The number one cause of misdiagnosis is inaccurate or missing data. And you hold the key to fixing much of that in your hand or your pocket.

 

FEB 14 2025 • Helene M. Epstein

I want to feel better
Chapter 3: I Just Want To Feel Better
What's a Diagnosis and Why Does It Matter? 

 

A primer on the most important medical question to answer.

 

FEB 28 2025 • Helene M. Epstein

Prepare for a medical emergency
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Chapter 5: How To Shop For The Best Primary Care Doctor

 

Caveat: If you can find one accepting new patients. 

Six steps to finding your next PCP.

 

MAR 31 2025 • Helene M. Epstein

Hunting for specialists
Top 5 things to do
Chapter 7: Top Five Things To Do Before You See Your Doctor

 

We want to be healed. We want to be heard. We want our doctors to care about doing both. We deserve it. But patients also have a responsibility.

 

APR 30 2025 • Helene M. Epstein

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Chapter 8: Specialists Have Blind Spots. 
How To Avoid Being Harmed By Them. 

 

Why it happens. How to be seen as a full human being.

 

MAY 16 2025 • Helene M. Epstein

Medical Tests
Chapter 9: Medical Testing Secrets
What You Need To Know And Do When Your Doctor Orders Tests.  

 

Questions to ask and pro tips to use to protect yourself.

 

MAY 30 2025 • Helene M. Epstein