Death by HMO: The Jennifer Gigliello Story

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Summary: A Must Read for all who want better health care
Review: Death by HMO: The Jennifer Gigliello Story Reviewed by Kismet Oz

Perhaps there is no greater regret than when you choose one direction over another, then at the end of a long and difficult journey you realize that you have made the wrong choice and have paid the ultimate price. This is what happened to Jennifer Gigliello and her family, who relied on a medical system that was supposed to deliver appropriate care and have the right answers, but did not.

Death by HMO: The Jennifer Gigliello Story, written by Jennifer's mother, Dorothy Cancilla, provides important lessons for all who read it. Unfortunately, this family tragedy could happen to any of us or to our loved ones.

Death by HMO was not written for vindication. Dorothy Cancilla (the author and Jennifer's mother) writes with strong conviction that their family story should never have to be repeated. She advises readers to take full responsibility for their own care and for the care of loved ones. Her book includes resources on various illnesses. She encourages people to set up advocates, who will take charge of their treatment plans, do research, ask questions, and explore treatment options.

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Summary: This book will "EMPOWER" you to Build a Better Tomorrow
Review: I decided to come forward with this story because I think as Americans we all have a duty to look out for one another. No matter what road we choose to walk we should never hurt or harm anyone. When my daughter Jennifer died I made a promise to myself that I would put aside my pain to help others's learn about how not to become a victim. I have now chosen to dedicate my life by sharing our family's experiences in the hopes that people will learn through our mistakes and in turn will gain the wisdom to avoid repeating this story.

This book will walk you through our family's personal journey through the maze and intricacies of an HMO. You will experience Sadness, Love and Hope. It is the Love and the Hope that I pray will unite Americans into working toward seeing that every man, woman and child receive nothing but the very best in their health care.

Thank you for your interest in Jennifer's story. I know it is a story you will never forget.

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Summary: THE MOVIE "JOHN Q".....
Review: I feel this book was well written and a useful informational source for anyone. The tragedy the family went through and the treatment received from the doctors was appalling. This book exposes the hidden truth of our health coverage today and is a reminder that we have to depend on our family and friends NOT the doctors. I recommend this book to anyone interested in staying healthy and safe in the care of our health providers.

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Summary: Informational Source
Review: I feel this book was well written and a useful informational source for anyone. The tragedy the family went through and the treatment received from the doctors was appalling. This book exposes the hidden truth of our health coverage today and is a reminder that we have to depend on our family and friends NOT the doctors. I recommend this book to anyone interested in staying healthy and safe in the care of our health providers.

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Summary: THE MOVIE "JOHN Q".....
Review: If Denzel Washington Touched Your Heart in The New Movie "John Q" Than read.....Jennifer's Story...DEATH BY HMO...A Real Life Tragedy.

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Summary: Your personal health advocate
Review: Read this story very carefully and then keep it with you at all times. Even doctors now a days are saying that "hospitals are dangerous places". They are, he is right and the patient/consumer will need every bit of information to navigate this system and emerge alive.Believe me, as a Medical Journalist I know what I am talking about.

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Summary: A Mother's Personal Journey
Review: Reading this book was very difficult not because of its content but because of what this family went through. It is a highly emotional gut wrenching story. The reader will walk away with a wealth of information. This is a great book!

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Summary: A Mother's Personal Journey
Review: Reading this book was very difficult not because of its content but because of what this family went through. It is a highly emotional gut wrenching story. The reader will walk away with a wealth of information. This is a great book!

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Summary: You need to read this BOOK!
Review: This book touched the nerve that ties all the problems and mistakes together within our medicine for profit system. It held my attention from begining to end. My heart goes out to this family that has suffered so much. I consider the money paid for this incredable story a donation to a worthy cause.

Larry

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Summary: A Daughter's Death, a Mother's Grief
Review: This is a very disturbing indictment of modern health care. Dorothy Cancilla exhibits an extraordinary amount of restraint in recalling the preventable death of her daughter at the hands of inept doctors and an unforgiving system.

It's ironic that a organization whose charter is to maintain people's health can actually compromise their lives when the bottom line might be in jeopardy.

Kudos to Mrs. Cancilla for having the courage to face her demons by sharing them with others.