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This book isn’t about how doctors solve problems. It’s about what parents need to know to fix problems on their own.
The practice of medicine has changed. In the past, the relationship between a physician and patient was mostly a one-way street. Sure, the patient would have a few words to say at first, but it was the doctor who made the important decisions. The exchange was simple and quick, but not in any way informative: “This is what is wrong, and these are the pills you need to take.” Real information was kept guarded, only known by true inside medical professionals.
To make the best medical decisions for children, information needs to go in both directions. The doctor needs to know what’s going on with the child, but parents also need to know the medical information and science that helps guide the best care. the exchange needs to be two-way, with the doctor acting as a guide and teachers.
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