The Patient's Playbook Quotes

“By following these steps—that is, by immersing yourself in the illness, reaching an accurate diagnosis, picking the right treatment and provider, and coordinating all aspects of care—you will vastly improve your outcome in any situation. And while I explain the ICM steps in order, you’ll find that immersion and coordination are so important that they are practiced at every turning point, not just at the beginning and end of your journey.”
― Leslie Michelson, The Patient's Playbook: How to Save Your Life and the Lives of Those You Love

“His analysis, the most up-to-date as of this printing, revealed that preventable adverse events actually contribute to the death of more than 400,000 Americans a year.”
― Leslie Michelson, The Patient's Playbook: How to Save Your Life and the Lives of Those You Love

“it makes medical error the third leading cause of death in the United States today, just behind heart disease and cancer.”
― Leslie Michelson, The Patient's Playbook: How to Save Your Life and the Lives of Those You Love

“profound impact on you and your family’s life—and they deserve at least as much attention and consideration. Some patients take their responsibility”
― Leslie Michelson, The Patient's Playbook: How to Save Your Life and the Lives of Those You Love