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A Yale-educated medical doctor, Ferguson decided to work in medical education, rather than practice. ("I've saved hundreds of lives by not practicing clinical medicine," he liked to say.) He was the health and medical editor of the best-selling Whole Earth Catalog, then established the journal Medical Self Care, then the newsletter The Ferguson Report: The Newsletter of Consumer Health Informatics and Online Health. He also wrote books -- more than a dozen. His consistent theme: mainstream medicine shouldn't be ignored, but neither should alternative approaches. Rather, he argued, patients should consider any good information they can lay their hands on, including the Internet, to understand their health and the potential treatments available for their conditions. When he contracted multiple myeloma (cancer of blood plasma cells) in the early 1990s, he followed his own advice, researching different approaches to his own treatment. "Being a doctor, he was ahead of the game," his wife said. "He kept with the traditional party line and did what doctors told him he should do, but tweaked their advice in his own way. He read widely, worked out his own doses and was not afraid to experiment. He lived far longer than most people with this disease do." He died April 14 at age 62. From This is True for 23 April 2006 Suggestions for further reading:
 By: Lewis B Engel List Price: $22.95 Amazon Price: $22.95 Editorial Review: This liberating and important book shows us how to break out of the self-defeating behavior patterns that have been keeping us from attaining our most cherished goals. Many of our most serious psychological problems can be traced to a special form of guilt: the hidden guilt we feel toward our parents or other loved ones. Somewhere back in childhood we came to believe that by achieving independence, happiness, or success we would harm the ones we love. We judged ourselves guilty of imaginary crimes. And we have been punishing ourselves ever since. This self-punishment can take many forms. We may be plagued by feelings of anxiety or depression. We may sabotage our own efforts to form intimate, rewarding relationships. Or we may find ourselves destroying the relationships we already have. Imaginary Crimes introduces us to a new approach to psychological healing never before presented in a book for the general public. Many previous readers have found this book a profound step on their road to psychological recovery.  By: Tom Ferguson List Price: $6.99 Amazon Price: $6.99 Editorial Review: If you are one of millions of smokers who are torn between the desire to smoke and the desire to stop, award-winning medical writer Dr. Tom Ferguson has the answers. With this reasoned, responsible, and practical program, he can help you control, reduce, and quit smoking on your terms. He'll show you how to : Pinpoint the psychological factors behind your habit, as well as alternative ways to handle them; use exercise, stress management, and a prudent diet to reduce your desire to smoke, and much more.  By: Peter N. NielsenTom FergusonRoseanna Zia List Price: $19.95 Amazon Price: $15.56 Editorial Review: The most motivational fitness story in print - the inspiring saga of a sick, weak Brooklyn teenager who became Mr. International Universe. This is a positive message set in the real world - from a person who really did turn adversity into assets. It will give you the nutritional, physical and mental techniques to be the best you can be.In Will of Iron: Principles for Healthy Living, Nielsen tells the riveting story of his near-fatal battle with Crohn's disease. Even though doctors told him he would probably spend the rest of his life in and out of hospitals, Nielsen overcame fear and self-doubt and committed himself to a life of nutrition and fitness. Against tremendous physical odds, he transformed his ravaged body into a paragon of fitness. Nielsen forged happiness and success out of adversity - from pumping iron in a gritty Flatbush gym and winning the Mr. International Universe title to becoming the host of his own television show. But Will of Iron is more than an inspiring biography. While plenty of books offer nutritional advice, exercise routines or motivational messages, Nielsen blends all three into a simple, yet powerful recipe that explain exactly why readers should care about health, fitness and lifestyle. Readers who have never jogged a mile will find themselves determined to get off the couch and enrich all aspects of their lives - relationships, career and self-esteem. Dedicated bodybuilders will find a "clean" path to success without steroids. And all will discover a compelling and inspiring story. Health care in cyberspace: patients lead a revolution. (includes related arti... By: Tom Ferguson List Price: $5.95 Amazon Price: $5.95 Editorial Review: This digital document is an article from The Futurist, published by World Future Society on November 1, 1997. The length of the article is 3219 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. From the supplier: Patients are creating self-care online networks which feature health-related topics, provide medical information and coping tips, and give emotional support. Some of these self-care networks are Decisions Support Interactive Videos and The Therapeutic Learning Program. Citation Details Title: Health care in cyberspace: patients lead a revolution. (includes related articles on doctor- patient E-mail, information age health care, and finding information for a disease or diagnosis) Author: Tom Ferguson Publication: The Futurist (Magazine/Journal) Date: November 1, 1997 Publisher: World Future Society Volume: v31 Issue: n6 Page: p29(5) Distributed by Thomson Gale  By: Samuel FergusonWilliam MaginnJohn F. Murray List Price: $16.95 Amazon Price: $13.22 Editorial Review: This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature. |
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