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There are hundreds of well-written and useful books that help us patients become more empowered as we access our health and medical care. Conversely, there are many books that aren't particularly useful, even some that might be considered dangerous.

You're invited to review any book you've read about health and medical care. It might have been about your diagnosis, or treatment options. Perhaps a book about becoming a smart patient, or even the story of someone else and his or her experience.

Please take a glance at our simple guidelines for reviewing health and medical books first, then submit your review here.

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If you could invite the author of this book to lunch and ask any questions at all, what would you want to know?
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