DYK? April 16th is Healthcare Decisions Day. Planning for your future healthcare needs is an important step to make sure you receive the type of care you want. Here’s what you need to know:
Once you know your options, ask about the pros and cons of each one. Find out what side effects might occur, how long the treatment would continue, and how likely it is that the treatment will work for you.When thinking about the pros and cons of a treatment, don’t forget to consider its impact on your overall life.
For example, if the specialist says you have a medical condition that you aren’t familiar with, you may want to say something like:orYou also may ask for written materials to read, or you can call your primary doctor to clarify anything you haven’t understood. Ask the surgeon to explain what will be done during the operation and what reading material, videos, or websites you can look at before the operation.
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