You Play an Important Role
You and your caregivers are both important parts of the healthcare team. Open and clear communication between all members of your healthcare team helps you get the best health outcomes.
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Make the most of appointments with your healthcare team by preparing beforehand.
- Bring a list of all medicines you're taking to the appointment.
- Make a list of your current symptoms.
- Try to explain how you feel and any changes in your condition.
- Write down your concerns and questions.
Make the most of appointments with your healthcare team by preparing beforehand.
- Bring a list of all medicines you're taking to the appointment.
- Make a list of your current symptoms.
- Try to explain how you feel and any changes in your condition.
- Write down your concerns and questions.
Making the right decisions for you starts with asking questions. Take notes or record your conversation so that you can review the information later, or share it with friends and family members.
Take a look at the Patient/Health Care Provider Discussion Guide for ideas on questions to ask at your appointment.
Making the right decisions for you starts with asking questions. Take notes or record your conversation so that you can review the information later, or share it with friends and family members.
Take a look at the Patient/Health Care Provider Discussion Guide for ideas on questions to ask at your appointment.
If the information you receive from the healthcare team is unclear, ask them to use simpler words or explain it in a different way. Then repeat what you've heard back to them in your own words.
If the information you receive from the healthcare team is unclear, ask them to use simpler words or explain it in a different way. Then repeat what you've heard back to them in your own words.