Finally, I feel empowered regarding my health choices. I no longer feel passive in the face of health professionals, but am able to take a step back, ask the right questions and deliberate the options without taking anything for granted. After all, it's MY health, isn't it?

While the book is written in clear accessible language, it is intelligently presented and doesn't talk down to the reader.

Highly recommended.

Every time I took my son to the doctor I came home with four or five prescriptions. I had no idea what the side effects were, or if the scripts were necessary or effective. This book helped me to do my own research. It is clear and simple without being patronising, and equips the lay person to better understand medical science - especially the key words "evidence based medicine" and the importance of clinical trials.

Now, when friends tell me I must try a particular supplement (usually expensive) I search the Cochrane Library and research the claims made. I can ask doctors questions and feel that I can make better decisions about my family's health.