Getting good care from your doctors is a two-way street. You should expect great service and care from your doctor, but you also need to take some steps to help them do their job to protect your life and keep you feeling good. Here are five principles that will help. Be prepared. While doctors may [...]
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1. Ask immediately. Don’t hesitate if you think something is wrong. A medical mistake can often be made worse by time or other procedures based on the wrong medication or treatment. 2. Don’t accuse. Don’t start taking names. Remember that your first priority is to find out if there has been a mistake and get [...]
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How much do you know about the person in whose hands you place your safety, wellness, and even your life? Whether because we feel intimidated, are embarrassed to ask, or just don’t think about it, we don’t often know as much as we should about our doctors. Ask your health insurance plan, check with state [...]
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1. Drink more water. Water nourishes every part of your body. And think how many calories you’ll save by drinking water instead of soda or sugary drinks. 2. Find out what your blood pressure is. Stop at the drugstore or use an in-home test. This is one of the easiest measures to take and is [...]
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1. Don’t panic. You will undoubtedly feel overwhelmed at first, but whatever the diagnosis, realize that medical technology has never been better. And know that the sooner you move on to treatment, the sooner you will feel better and be able to live your healthiest life. 2. Don’t let your doctor get you down. It’s [...]
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