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HEALTHCARE DECISION

1. Be the owner of yourself :

Most physicians record information in paper medical records or enter data into office-based electronic health records. Either way, your doctor’s files are most likely disconnected from the records of the other doctors or hospitals you’ve visited. If you want to minimize the risk of error, you need to create a summary of your own medical records and bring them to every doctor’s visit or hospital admission.

2. Focus on Communication :Most of us assume the doctors we see and the hospitals we use provide excellent medical care. But do we really know? While the data on the quality of their outcomes is difficult to obtain, there is very less information available. Merely closing this communication gap by fully understanding your treatment plan and communicating openly with each medical specialist can significantly reduce errors and improve treatment results. It can also avoid duplication of services that end up costing you more and exposing you to greater risk of injury.

3. Be prepared for your doctor’s visit :

A “successful” visit to your physician occurs when your questions are answered and your concerns addressed. To prepare for a successful appointment, write down your specific concerns, a description of your symptoms, and any therapies that you have tried – especially if they were prescribed by another physician. These are the main pieces of data a physician uses to figure out what is wrong. Do not leave the doctor’s office until you are certain that you understand what the doctor has said and what the plan is.

4. Improve your communication :

These are all areas where patients’ personal involvement in their care can benefit them dramatically without needing to learn the medical science of their condition. It’s about improving communication between your doctors and other caregivers, which is often just a matter of asking your new caregiver if they know what they should about your condition and your needs.

5. Know your health and take action :

Certain actions can make a major difference in your health. Although serious medical problems can happen regardless of how diligent you are, there are steps you can take to reduce your chances of developing diabetes, heart disease, cancer or stroke. For instance, pay attention to age- and gender-specific preventive screening recommendations. Manage your weight with regular exercise. Stop smoking.

6. Be a empowered patient :

Gaining such knowledge – and knowing it’s based on solid science and not someone’s income objectives – can be enormously empowering for patients. Knowledge can also be a powerful motivator for action…it’s harder to continue self-destructive lifestyle behaviors when you understand exactly how they worsen your medical prognosis.

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