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Smart health choices

by Les Irwig, Judy Irwig, Melissa Sweet, Lyndal Trevena

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This guide gives ordinary health consumers the information they need to seek and assess health advice - whether it comes from a specialist, general practitioner, naturopath, newspaper or neighbour - and make wise decisions. It also highlights some common mistakes made in interpreting information.

Consumer ParticipationSelf-care, HealthSelf CareDecision MakingMedical careEvaluationPatient educationPhysician and patientPatient Education as TopicSelf-care, health