Nothing is Risk-Free in Health Care

About the Book

Nothing is Risk-Free in Health Care is not a “scare” book but actually an “alert” book, calling patients’ attention to some of the many risks existing in everyone’s medical care—and offering some hints on how to decrease many of those risks. Written in an easy-reading conversational style, he reviews several aspects of medical care—physicians, pharmacists, surgery, mental health, hospitals and those risks people create for themselves. Throughout it all, he stresses the importance of the patient’s constant awareness of risks and looking for ways to avoid or eliminate them. His advice is for the patient to take responsibility for his own health care.

About the Author

Arnold Melnick, DO, had a long career in osteopathic medicine and is a prolific author. Following 30 years of private pediatric practice, he became Founding Dean of the Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine. Ultimately, he retired as Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost of the Health Professions Division of Nova Southeastern University and as Professor of Pediatrics and Public Health. Active in many organizations, he was president of 13 professional medical groups, received five Fellowship degrees and was honored with 18 distinguished service awards. He has had 12 books published and more than 130 professional articles. From his vantage points, he has been able to overview the healing professions in all its aspects, including medical risks. He reviews them with keen analysis.