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Loading... The Hysterectomy Hoax (edition 1994)by Stanley West, Paula Dranov (Author)
Work InformationThe Hysterectomy Hoax: The Truth About Why Many Hysterectomies Are Unnecessary and How to Avoid Them, 3rd Edition by Stanley West
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. This book is designed to help a woman ask the right questions, the most important of which is "What are my alternatives to hysterectomy?" No doubt having a female ghost writer, recognized on the front cover as one would expect from a sensitive person such as West appears to be, helped make this a clear and interesting read for the women to whom it is targeted. Everything one would want to know is included -- that is, everything that is available to know. West is not vague in discussing areas of ignorance for the medical community. From the workings of the female organs to the myriad of ills that may befall them to the treatments that are available, everything is presented. At the end of each chapter discussing specific dis-eases of the female organs, West has included a list of specific questions to ask a prospective surgeon. To aid the woman who fears questioning the big daddy in a white coat, West reviews research on doctor-patient communication and gives sound advice on communicating effectively and fairly and expecting the same fair treatment from the physician. Among the many books on the market today, I would place this first for the woman weighing her options when hysterectomy has been advised or considered. ( ) no reviews | add a review
"Dr. Stanley West, a leading mainstream physician and surgeon, offers a bold challenge to his peers and an explosive indictment of the "big business" of hysterectomy." "There are more than 600,000 hysterectomies performed in the United States each year, and, according to Dr. West, no more than 10 percent of them are truly necessary. In The Hysterectomy Hoax, West takes a public stand against hysterectomy in virtually all circumstances except when a woman has cancer. In fact, he contends, there is compelling evidence that the operation does more harm than good and therefore presents an unacceptable risk except in the face of life-threatening illness. In every other instance when a hysterectomy is routinely performed, there is an alternative treatment or surgery - clearly explained in this book - that is much less dangerous and devastating." "Dr. West criticizes his colleagues for taking what is, essentially, the easy way out and explains how insurance companies contribute to and encourage the high rate of hysterectomy in the United States. Most important, however, he educates women about how their bodies work, explains why they should challenge their doctors, and tells them what questions to ask." "With the understanding that knowledge is power, it is Dr. West's mission to empower women to take control of their health care, to insist upon a dialogue with their doctors, to seek a second - or third - opinion, and to demand the kind of treatment they deserve."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)618.1453Technology Medicine and health Gynecology and Pediatrics Gynecology; Diseases of womenLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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