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What do you think is the single most important thing patients can do to take charge of their health care?
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PreparedPatient (Organization (Verified) ) - 08 / 11 / 2011
Center for Advancing Health President and experienced patient Jessie Gruman says, "People need to realize that finding good health care and making the most of it relies mainly on their actions. We have to work at being informed about when to seek care and from whom and about what we have to do to make the most of the services, drugs and technologies that constitute our treatments."
If you'd like to know more about Jessie and her experiences as a patient, you can visit www.AfterShockbook.com.
If you'd like to know more about Jessie and her experiences as a patient, you can visit www.AfterShockbook.com.
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Fsechzer (other) - 08 / 14 / 2011
1. To take charge of their healthcare patients need to decide that their health is priority #1 and they chose to be in charge. This an important decision point, because the other actions follow this commitment. Surprisingly there are many patients who say they want to get better, but really don't because their illness in some way meets their needs.
2. The second step would be to look at health from the holistic view and examine all areas of your life and their impact on your health. For example, financial problems can add tremendous stress, an therefore can adversely affect your health. Relationships,jobs, lifestyle, even your leisure and self care - are all connected to your health and wellness.
3. The third step is to create a specific action plan for those areas that need improvement.
4. The fourth step is to get a "health buddy" to help with accountability and staying on track with your plan. Accountability is extremely important. Just think about all the New Years resolutions that have come and gone after a few months.
This is your health, and you committed to being in charge. Now you are ready for step 2.
2. The second step would be to look at health from the holistic view and examine all areas of your life and their impact on your health. For example, financial problems can add tremendous stress, an therefore can adversely affect your health. Relationships,jobs, lifestyle, even your leisure and self care - are all connected to your health and wellness.
3. The third step is to create a specific action plan for those areas that need improvement.
4. The fourth step is to get a "health buddy" to help with accountability and staying on track with your plan. Accountability is extremely important. Just think about all the New Years resolutions that have come and gone after a few months.
This is your health, and you committed to being in charge. Now you are ready for step 2.
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