Identify five actions you should take to be proactive in your health care
What will be an ideal response?
(any five or more of the following):
1. Know your own and your family's medical history.
2. Research your condition.
3. Write out questions in advance of visiting a provider, and take notes when seeing a provider.
4. Ask a friend or family member to go along to help review information from the provider.
5. Ask the provider for clear, understandable information on the condition, tests, treatments, and medications. Ask questions if you don't understand something.
6. When you receive a prescription, ask if a generic version can be substituted.
7. Ask for written copies of test results and a summary of your exam.
8. Seek a second opinion if you have doubts about a recommended test or treatment.
9. Keep your own written account of all visits to providers.
10. When filling a prescription, read the drug information sheet that lists medical considerations, potential side effects, and possible food or drug interactions.
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