Good Questions for Good Health

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Good Questions for Good Health
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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

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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
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Ask Your Doctor, Nurse or Pharmacist
Ask Me 3 Good Questions for Your Good Health
At Your Next Health Care Visit Ask
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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?
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Who needs to Ask 3?

• 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 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 familys
  health

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When Do I Ask the 3 Questions?

• When you see your doctor, nurse or pharmacist
• When you prepare for a medical test or procedure
• When you pick up your medicine

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What if I Ask and I Still Dont Understand?

• Let your doctor, nurse or pharmacist know if you
  still dont understand what you need to do
• You might say This is new to me will you
  please explain that to me one more time?

It Is Important That You Get the Information That
You Need to Manage Your Health
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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

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Remember to Ask Your Doctor, Nurse or Pharmacist
At Your Next Health Care Visit Ask