Your post goes to the heart of the mission of EmpowHer.com, which is to get the most from your doctor's visits and become an advocate for your own health. Here are some other tips on how to get the most from your medical care:
* Keep personal copies of your medical records.
* Conduct online research about health and wellness and write down any questions you may have.
* Always record the name of the person to whom you are speaking.
* Ask for appropriate routine tests if they are not offered to you (e.g. cholesterol screening, pap smear, mammography, colonoscopy, etc.)
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Your post goes to the heart of the mission of EmpowHer.com, which is to get the most from your doctor's visits and become an advocate for your own health. Here are some other tips on how to get the most from your medical care:
* Keep personal copies of your medical records.
* Conduct online research about health and wellness and write down any questions you may have.
* Always record the name of the person to whom you are speaking.
* Ask for appropriate routine tests if they are not offered to you (e.g. cholesterol screening, pap smear, mammography, colonoscopy, etc.)
Source: National Military Family Association
The AARP also has some great information on how to talk to your doctor.
Do you have a personal story on how you advocated for your own health?
June 2, 2008 - 11:14amThis Comment
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