Medication Knowing all the medicines you take makes it easier to list them on medical forms and to talk to your doctor and pharmacist about them. Keep a current list of all of the medicines you take. Include prescribed and over-the-counter ones, vitamins, minerals, herbs, etc. Give a copy of the list to your doctor […]
Medication Tell Your Doctor Before medicine is prescribed for you, let your doctor know the names and doses of all of the medicines and dietary supplements you take. Let your doctor know if you have medicine allergies or have had bad side effects from a medicine. Be prepared to discuss other concerns, too. * Bring
Medical History Use this page to record test dates and results. © American Institute for Preventive Medicine
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Medication Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are widely advertised in magazines and on TV and are consumed by millions of people. Generally less potent than prescription drugs, they can be taken without the authorization of a doctor. But before purchasing an over-the-counter remedy, ask yourself: * Am I trying to cover up symptoms that need to be
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Medication Take everything out of the medicine cabinet. * Check expiration dates. Throw out all outdated medicines. If you’re not sure about a certain item, call your pharmacist. Ask what the shelf life is. * Discard old tubes of cream that are hardened or cracked. Throw out any liquid medicines that look cloudy or filmy.
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Medical Care There are a variety of patient’s rights and providers of them. One, called “The Patient Care Partnership” is from the American Hospital Association (AHA). It gives guidelines for both patients and staff to let you know your rights in a hospital. These include: * High-quality hospital care. * A clean and safe environment.
Medical Care Although estimates vary, as many as 251,000 people a year die in U.S. hospitals due to medical errors, also called Preventable Adverse Events (PAEs). Take an active role in every decision about your health care. If needed, have a family member or friend oversee your care. “Wrong-site” surgery includes operating on the wrong
Medical Care When a doctor knows how to really communicate well with a patient, it can make a big difference in how that patient responds. But communication is a two-way process. Listening as well as speaking to one another is something both doctor and patient must work on together. Being honest and open with each
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Medical Care Describe the Problem Be Able to Answer These Questions About Your Current Problem and Complaints * What do you think the problem is? * Are you in pain? If yes: – What does the pain feel like? Is it a sharp, dull, and/or throbbing pain? – Where is the pain? * When did
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Medical Care Ambulatory surgery is surgery done on an outpatient basis. This can be done in a hospital. It can also be done at a freestanding center. One reason ambulatory surgeries are more common now than in the past is advanced medical practices. This includes the use of anesthesias that wear off quicker and have
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