Navigating the Medical Maze

A Practical Guide

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Consumers are bombarded with competing health-care suggestions. Too often, decisions are made from emotions, peer pressure, or marketing, rather than through careful investigation. Steven L. Brown guides readers through issues impacting medical choices, weaving a Christian worldview throughout his approach. Beginning with the positive and negative attributes of medical doctors, Brown examines principles of practice and the effect bias can have on a physician's recommendations. The author also gives readers tools to navigate the world of alternative medicine and work through the emotional impact of illness. A section of frequently asked questions rounds out an insider's view of some of the critical health-care issues of our time.

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"For those traveling unexpectedly through the complex world of health care today, the myriad treatment options from inside and outside the medical community can be confusing and overwhelming. Dr. Steven Brown offers clear, practical, and compassionate counsel to help readers make the best possible health care choices for themselves and their loved ones. Navigating the Medical Maze is a valuable resource for anyone facing a health crisis or simply wanting to minimize health problems in the future."--Mary J. Nelson, breast cancer survivor and author of Grace for Each Hour and Grace for Tough Times

"Navigating the Medical Maze by Dr. Steven Brown is a caveat emptor for those who must seek a doctor's care--this book is for all of us. In lucid language Brown explains how to find, keep, and fire a doctor; how bias impacts the health care field; how to assess alternative medicine; and how to live a healthy lifestyle. He gives an easily comprehensible philosophy and history of science and medicine. Brown narrates for the reader the life and training of medical students and doctors-in-training. He also explains some of his findings with biblical exegesis and Christian principles. It's highly recommended for all audiences."--Kathryn Greene-McCreight, author of Darkness Is My Only Companion: A Christian Response to Mental Illness

"Navigating the Medical Maze addresses many important health care issues that I discuss with my patients every day. It's conversational and accessible, and yet provides an impressive amount of information and perspective in a compact volume. Dr. Brown weaves a number of compelling stories into his chapters, and also seasons them with spiritual content that is both forthright and insightful. The last three chapters, which deal with some very common and emotional concerns about health and illness, are alone worth the price of the book, which I will encourage my patients to buy--and read."--Dr. Paul C. Reisser, author of the Focus on the Family Complete Guide to Family Health, Nutrition, and Fitness

"From finding the doctor you need, to picking a medicine that works, to staying healthy, Dr. Brown provides the information you need to maneuver through the medical maze. Full of poignant stories and practical wisdom, this is a map everyone needs to read!"--Dr. David Stevens, CEO of the Christian Medical and Dental Associations

"Like many people, I've had my good days and bad days with the health care system. I have been blessed by contact with excellent physicians and surgeons; and I have felt cursed in some close encounters of the worst kind. In reading Navigating the Medical Maze by Dr. Steven Brown I couldn't help thinking, 'Now, that's my kind of guy!' Dr. Brown's insightful, courageous, and fair presentation of medical reality in Navigating the Medical Maze is a breath of fresh air in today's often confusing and complex medical world."--Fr. John Corapi, television and radio personality and malpractice survivor

"We are quick to expect the professional help of the medical community when a crisis occurs. And yet we are often just as quick to believe the disparaging remarks made by those who offer 'alternative' approaches and advice. It is this frenzy of misinformation and amateur diagnoses that moved my long time friend Dr. Steven Brown to write Navigating the Medical Maze. Sandra and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. We believe you will as well."--Andy Stanley, pastor, North Point Community Church

The Author

  1. Steven L. Brown
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    Steven L. Brown

    Steven L. Brown (MD, PhD, Columbia University) is clinical associate professor of internal medicine at Texas Tech University and a cardiologist in private practice in Midland, Texas. He has written numerous articles for medical and research journals, has been...

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Reviews

"Thought provoking and illuminating. Written in easily understandable, everyday language, any medical term is explained, and all of it is just plain interesting to read. It is full of helpful information backed up by extensive research documented at the end of each chapter. The reader is made to feel that somehow he has found the attention of a good doctor who takes time to discuss the medical concerns of the average layman, and who also backs up each of his main points with Scripture. The church librarian who adds this book to the library collection will be doing the library patrons a great favor."--Betty Waller, Lamplighter