Understanding the Options

Do you or a loved one have an illness and want to know more? Our personalized health information service can help you do just that. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with a particular illness or want peace of mind about an upcoming treatment, our caring research team will work with you to help answer your questions.

Health & Wellness Information Online
Do your own online research and learn more about any health topic. You may also use our computer for online health research at 2040 Webster Street. Call (415) 600-3681 to schedule, available by appointment only on Tuesday and Thursday.

Health Research Packets
Upon request, we research and send out information packets based on the most credible medical literature on a specific topic. This service provides a personalized and comprehensive view of all aspects of a condition and its treatment options. It is an excellent resource for individuals considering their healthcare options. Our sources include information from professional medical literature, and can help you discuss your options more effectively with your healthcare providers. This service is $50, and includes:

Basic Information
Consumer health information that offers a general overview of the condition, its treatments, and other relevant information.

Conventional Medicine
Reports of various treatment options and medications are gathered from trustworthy professional medical literature that may be unavailable or hard to find on the internet.

Complementary Medicine
We access published writings covering complementary therapies which may enhance healing. Subjects include nutritional approaches, herbology, Traditional Chinese Medicine, yoga, bodywork therapies, meditation and guided imagery.

Coping
Information that discusses how to deal with a condition including lifestyle considerations, emotional implications, ways to get support as well as stories of how others have coped.

Other Resources
Lists of useful websites, national and local organizations, support groups, books and other helpful resources.

Informed Decisions
Our research services are intended not to diagnose or treat a condition, but to help you make informed decisions with your physician. The contents of the packet are organized to help guide you to the information most relevant to your specific questions.

How to Order and Cost
The cost of a personalized health information packet is $50. This service is available to anyone, anywhere. A consultation interview is conducted over the phone or in person (at 2040 Webster Street at Sacramento) by appointment only. Then the information is compiled and sent to you. Call (415) 600-3681 or email feichtb@sutterhealth.org to set up an appointment (available on Tuesday and Thursday).