New foreword by Jerome Groopman, M.D.

A revised edition of the book Jane Brody called “so valuable I plan to keep it on my bedside table should I need it later on,” written by a highly regarded health care expert.

Every year millions of Americans are diagnosed with cancer, stroke, and other life-threatening diseases. Social psychologist Jessie Gruman offers practical decision-making advice on finding the right doctor and treatment, and navigating the health care maze.

This edition includes new material about Web-based research of treatments and resources, social networking and online support groups, digital medical
records, and crucial aspects of health care reform. AfterShock provides a lifeline for anyone facing—or helping someone face—a serious medical crisis.

Jessie Gruman, Ph.D., is president of the Center for Advancing of Health, an independent, nonpartisan patient-advocacy institute based in Washington, D.C.

Praise for AfterShock:

“Here’s a book you are not going to want to read but can’t live without. You, a relative or a close friend is going to need it.”—Forbes