Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Self Healing

The WSJ reports, the key to better health is being more actively involved in your own care. Studies show that the more engaged patients are, they have lower costs and better health outcomes. When more engaged with care, patients and families can help prevent drastic mistakes or oversights, such as identifying a wrong drug or dose they get from the pharmacy, or notifying a doctor about medication side effects.
One thing, I would like, is to check my medical records online, making sure it is correct. Also, notice your doctor is writing while they asked you questions? I want access to those notes.
I think we should be familiar with one's own health records. To better understand one's condition and then one can  have an informed conversation with doctor. It is time we become a partner in our health.
Eat your veggies!

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