If I want… | then I need to… |
To know about my health problem: my diagnosis, what I can expect, and my treatment options |
Learn all I can, decide what treatment I want, and:
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To know how much my care will cost and what resources can help me pay |
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To know what drugs are prescribed for me, what they do, what side effects they may have, and what I should watch out for. |
Ask about my drugs and take them:
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To know what is in my medical records | Know my medical history, remind my doctor and nurse of my needs, and ask if something sounds wrong to me. |
To understand my lab tests and how their results guide my treatment |
Ask my doctor and nurse:
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