Martine Ehrenclou, author of "The Take-Charge Patient"

Martine Ehrenclou, M.A., is an award-winning author, patient advocate and speaker. 

Her first book, Critical Conditions: The Essential Hospital Guide To Get Your Loved One Out Alive received 15 book awards. 

In her newest health book, The Take-Charge Patient: How You Can Get The Best Medical Care, Martine empowers  readers to become  proactive and effective participants in their own health care. 

Her mission is to bring to light the importance of being an advocate for oneself and others. Through her books, articles, blog, and lectures, Martine Ehrenclou reveals insider information on how to interact effectively with medical professionals and navigate the health care system.