Be active in your care
Being an active participant in your health care means:
• Telling health care team members about your health concerns, conditions and medications.
• Asking health care providers questions so you can make informed choices about the care you receive.
Download the It’s Good to Ask Be Active Worksheet (pdf-97Kb)
The more you tell your health care provider, the more they will discover about you and your condition. The more they know, the better prepared they are to provide you with the best health care.
The more questions you ask, the more you will discover about you and your condition. The more you know, the better prepared you are to improve your health.
It’s Good to Ask is based on research showing that individuals who take an active part in decisions about their health care are more likely to have better outcomes.
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