Every individual who is dealing with a healthcare issue needs to be empowered, engaged and educated to protect themselves. The e-Patient  becomes empowered by using tools of communication to engage in a dialogue with  healthcare providers; The e-Patient becomes  engaged as an integral member of the healthcare team to make treatment decisions. The e-Patient takes charge and learns everything there is to know about health issues and does something about them. The e-Patient manages chronic disease and keeps in close touch with providers to make necessary adjustments and changes in treatment. The e-Patient understands the benefits and pitfalls regarding what will happen if healthcare is ignored.

E-Patients Live Longer is a book that describes how to be an e-Patient who uses the tools available in today's wired world to become empowered and knowledgeable about your health issues and take the proper actions and precautions that protect you from making critical mistakes.