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Good Questions for Good Health

Good Questions for Good Health. It Is Important to Be Prepared to Talk to Your Health Care Provider- Doctor, Nurse or Pharmacist– Don’t Be Nervous to Ask Questions!. Health Information Can Be Confusing. Everyone wants help with health information

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Good Questions for Good Health

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  1. Good Questions for Good Health

  2. It Is Important to Be Prepared to Talk to Your HealthCare Provider- Doctor, Nurse or Pharmacist– Don’t Be Nervous to Ask Questions! Health Information Can Be Confusing • Everyone wants help with health information • You are not alone if you find health information confusing at times • Asking questions helps you understand how to stay well or to get better

  3. Your Health Care Providers Want to Help You to Know • All you can about your condition/medication • Why this is important for your health • Steps to take to keep your condition under control Patient Provider

  4. What Is My Main Problem? • Why Is It Important for Me to Do This? What Do I Need to Do? Ask Your Doctor, Nurse or Pharmacist Ask Me 3 – Good Questions for Your Good Health –At Your Next Health Care Visit Ask:

  5. Provide You With a Diagnosis Provide You With a Treatment Plan Let You Know What Can Happen If You Do Not Follow the Treatment Plan What Will Your Doctor, Nurse or Pharmacist Have to Say What Is My Main Problem? What Do I Need to Do? • Why Is It Important for Me to Do This?

  6. Everyone who wants to take better care of their health If you want to understand what your health problem is and how to treat it Who needs to Ask 3? Who Wants to Answer 3? • Your medical team – your doctor, nurse and pharmacist –wants you to know the information you need to better manage your and your family’s health

  7. When you see your doctor, nurse or pharmacist When you prepare for a medical test or procedure When you pick up your medicine When Do I Ask the 3 Questions?

  8. Let your doctor, nurse or pharmacist know if you still don’t understand what you need to do You might say: “This is new to me will you please explain that to me one more time?” What if I Ask and I Still Don’t Understand? It Is Important That You Get the Information That You Need to Manage Your Health

  9. Tips to Manage Your Health • Ask the 3 questions • Bring a family member or friend to your doctor visit • Make a list of your health concerns • Bring a list of all your medicines to your doctor and pharmacist • Ask your pharmacist for help if you have questions about your medicine

  10. What Is My Main Problem? What Do I Need to Do? • Why Is It Important for Me to Do This? Remember to Ask Your Doctor, Nurse or Pharmacist At Your Next Health Care Visit Ask:

  11. For More Information About the Ask Me 3 Program: Visit the Website – www.npsf.org/askme3

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