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Global Health Conference May 26-30, 2009

Patient Handbook to Medical Care; Your Personal Health Guide will be on exhibit with The Associated Book Exhibit (ABE) for the second consecutive year at the 36th annual International Global Health Conference at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC.

It is indeed an honor to be a part of the Global Health Conference again.  Much thanks to ABE for this opportunity to spread great health.

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Upcoming Book Displays with IBPA

Patient Handbook to Medical Care: Your Personal Health Guide will be on display with the IBPA (Independent Book Publishers Association) in the IBPA Cooperative booth for Book Expo America 2009 (BEA 2009), and the Americal Library Association (ALA) annual convention,

BEA 2009 takes place May 29-31, 2009 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York, NY.

The ALA annual convention takes place July 11-14, 2009 in Chicago, IL.

This is the third consecutive year that Patient Handbook to Medical Care has been on display at BEA and the ALA annual conventions. This is the only self help health book written by a doctor that tells readers what doctor visits, exams, tests, and health coverage really mean in everday language.

Dr. Richardson, a family medicine physician, offers an overview of health care from an insider's perspective.  This 112-page reader-friendly book covers topics such as complete physical exams, medical tests, medical specialists, preventive screening guidelines, and health coverage. 

As Dr. Richardson eloquently puts it, "In our society we are accustomed to taking a doctor's word on the state of our medical condition and treatment whether or not we understand it and either without asking any questions or without getting adequate answers to the questions we might pose.  Today that may not be a healthy situation...By reading this book, you will find out how to take charge of your most important asset - you". She further states, "Prevention, wellness, health maintenance, and early detection are important in our disease oriented society where doctors are taught to take care of you after you are sick".

Available at www.target.com, www.borders.com, www.bn.com, www.bookch.com, www.amazon.com, and on this website. 

Available in libraries, also. Let your librarian know free copies are available to thier library through 5/31/2009.

Contact Gwen Battle, Director of Marketing & Sales at info@mypatienthandbook.com for further details.

Library News 

Librarians, get a FREE copy for your library upon request!

Offer valid until 5/31/2009!

Bend of the River Books is proud to announce that Patient Handbook to Medical Care is now in 59 libraries throughout the United States.  Our goal is to ensure that everyone has free public access to read and learn the importance of health maintenance, prevention, and wellness.  This expert's guide to personal health care is the ideal book "to inform and educate patients about medical care".

ISBN: 9780977178926

Contact Gwen Battle, Director of Marketing & Sales at info@mypatienthandbook.com for further details.

Book Show News

London Book Fair

Patient Handbook to Medical Care; Your Personal Health Guide by J.L. Richardson, M.D. was on display at the London Book Fair, April 20-23, 2009 in London, England.  This is the third consecutive year that Patient Handbook to Medical Care has displayed in the London Book Fair with Combined Book Exhibit.

Sharjah World Book Fair in UAE

Patient Handbook to Medical Care: Your Personal Health Guide by J. L. Richardson, M.D. (Bend of the River Books, Miami, FL), was on exhibit at the at the Sharjah World Book Fair in the United Arab Emirates October 29th to November 7th, 2008.  This Writers Digest International Self-Published Book Awards winner in the Reference Books category was on display with The Combined Book Exhibit, a world leader in book shows and expos for seventy-five years.  The title was recently on exhibit at the 60th Frankfurt International Book Fair, the largest book fair in the world, for the second consecutive year from October 15th to October 19th in Frankfurt, Germany.  

THE COMBINED BOOK EXHIBIT (CBE) PARTNER

Patient Handbook to Medical Care is displayed at book shows/exhibits thanks to CBE. 

Patient Handbook to Medical Care has been on display at:

• Frankfurt International Book Fair, Frankfurt, Germany, October 15-19, 2008
• Sharjah World Book Fair, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, October 29 - November 7, 2008
• American Library Association, Anaheim, CA, June 26- July 2, 2008
• Book Expo America, Los Angeles, CA, May 29 - June 1, 2008
• Florida Library Association, St. Petersburg, FL, April 23-25, 2008
• London Book Fair, London, England, April 14-16, 2008 
• Public Library Association, Minneapolis, MN  March 25-29, 2008
• American Library Association Winter Conference, January 11-16, 2008
• Frankfurt Book Fair, Frankfurt, Germany, October 10-14, 2007
• American Library Association Annual Conference, June 21-23, 2007
• Book Expo America 2007 (in New Title Showcase), May 31-June 3, 2007
• Florida Library Association (FLA), April 11-13, 2007
• American Library Association (ALA) Winter Conference, January 2007

The title is listed in their database, The Book Checkout.

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FEATURED AT "MEET THE AUTHORS" ON PUBLIC LIBRARIES

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ASSOCIATION BOOK EXHIBIT

Patient Handbook to Medical Care was on exhibit at the World Congress and Expo on Disabilities, July 11-12, 2008 in Reading, Pa.  Thanks to Association Book Exhibit!                     

Other conference displays with Association Book Exhibit:

• Global Health Conference in Washington, DC, May 27-31, 2008
• American Geriatrics Society conference, May 2-5, 2007, Seattle, Washington

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AUTHOR APPEARANCES

For the Love of Books Fest, Elizabeth City, NC, June 28, 2008  (Page After Page Bookstore)

Vero Beach Book Festival, Vero Beach, Florida, November 17, 2007

Sarasota Reading Festival, Sarasota, Florida, November 3, 2007

GOOGLE BOOK SEARCH PROGRAM

Google Book Search allows readers to search the texts of books with previews of some pages.  Accesse to the links of bookstores and libraries that carry Patient Handbook to Medical Care are also provided.  Search for this title and other titles using the Google search box at the bottom of the page.

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INTERNATIONAL BOOK PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION (IBPA)

Bend of the River Books is a proud member of IBPA, premier trade associtaion for independent publishers.

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FLORIDA PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION (FPA)

Bend of the River Books is proud to announce its membership with the Florida Publishers Association. 

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SMALL PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION OF  NORTH AMERICA  (SPAN)

The author is a  proud member of SPAN, an organization dedicated to small and independent publishers.
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BOOKSELLERS

Member of the Booksense Advanced Access Program which concentrates on independent bookstores.
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14TH ANNUAL WRITER'S DIGEST INTERNATIONAL SELF-PUBLISHED BOOK AWARDS

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REFERENCE BOOKS CATEGORY

Featured in the April 2007 issue of Writers Digest.

Thanks to Writers Digest for this honor!  The judge's commentary:

Written by a reliable source, this book is the perfect quick reference for all of those squeamish people who hate going to the doctor.  I am one of those people. I hate wondering why a certain test was performed, exactly what a common diagnosis may mean, what the proper specialist for my malady might be called, and negotiating the maze of health insurance forms and other paperwork that seems to accompany my ailment; thereby adding insult to injury.  To avoid the mystery, misery, and tedium of the wellness process, I often remain sick in order to forego or delay much needed medical appointments.  The author writes for people like me; she writes in a calming, professional tone and explains, in as simple and non-threatening a manner as possible, what I can expect along every step of the healing process.  By learning to keep a medical diary, knowing what to expect of my medical staff as well as how to decode their complicated language, and then by understanding the basics of the complex American healthcare system, I can take charge of my own healthcare.  This little book provides me with all the tools necessary to do just that.

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2007 INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARD FINALIST

HEALTH CATEGORY

The Indie Excellence Awards are awarded to self-published authors, small press authors, unpublished authors, and POD. 

Thanks to Pubinsider.com and JPX Media!

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MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

"Patient Handbook To Medical Care: Your Personal Health Guide" by J. L. Richardson (a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill who has completed her residency training at Georgetown University) is a helpful, practical, "reader friendly" guide to a comprehensive understanding of what it is like to be a medical patient and how to get what you need to make competent medical decisions. Teaching readers on how to keep medical records and a medical diary as well as their importance in making good medical decisions, what to expect from a doctor visit to ensure valid and appropriate medical attention, information about medical tests and specialists, and even what to look for and/or require in a managed healthcare plan, "Patient Handbook To Medical Care" acts for properly aiding in becoming an informed patient. "Patient Handbook To Medical Care" is very highly recommended to everyone searching for an accessible, jargon free format with which to analyze their own health records and retain a positive doctor-patient relationship.

James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief, Midwest Book Review, May 2006

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THE MINDQUEST REVIEW

During this time of increasing depersonalization of health care and new medical advances, it is imperative we understand how to take charge of our own healthcare. Dr. Richardson provides vital, insider information about dealing with the healthcare system. The book is an understandable, valuable guide to help you become a proactive and informed patient.

Noteworthy: Finally, a medical doctor is revealing the good and the bad about the healthcare maze. What you really need to know about a doctors visit, medical tests, specialists, a healthcare plan, and record keeping is completely covered. A must read for anyone caring about their health and wanting to comprehend the system.

Bernie P. Nelson, Senior Editor, Mindquest Review, Fall 2006

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BAKER AND TAYLOR LISTING

Paper Clips catalog, March 2007, page 47 (print catalog).  www.btol.com/pub_details.cfm?id=30.

Purchases can be made through B & T Link Online at www.btol.com.

BOOKVIEWS REVIEW

J.L. Richardson, M.D. has written a short softcover book, the "Patient Handbook to Medical Care: Your Personal Health Guide".  A family physician, the author teaches readers to be proactive and take their health, as much as possible, into their own hands.  This is a reader-friendly guide to making informed decisions.

Alan Caruba, Editor and Book Reviewer, Bookviews, October 2006

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RES MARKETING ALLIANCE

Bend of the River Books is proud to announce an affiliation with RES Marketing Alliance. "Patient Handbook to Medical Care" was on on display at their booth during the Public Library Association conference, March 25-29, 2008.

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