KNOWING YOUR NUMBERS FOR HEART HEALTH
BRING YOUR MEDICATION BOTTLES TO EACH PHYSICIAN VISIT. Having your medication bottles with you while you are in your office visit helps your doctor make sure that you are taking the correct medication and doses. BE OPEN ABOUT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH. Be sure to tell your physician about the psychological stress that you are dealing with. Psychological stress and problems, including depression and anxiety, can have a great impact on your health. Do not be embarrassed about talking about these issues with your doctor. COMPLETE DIAGNOSTIC TESTS. Promptly get the laboratory, blood tests and/or procedures done that your doctor orders. The results of these important tests help your doctor better assess your health status and give you and your family the best recommendations about how to stay healthy. FOLLOW UP ON TEST RESULTS. Make sure your doctor or someone on your doctor’s staff gives you your test results, either in person, by telephone, or by written communication. Do not assume that no news is good news. You should strive to have a good understanding of the results of the tests that have been done on you.
Promptly get the
laboratory, blood tests and/or procedures done
BY DR. BONITA COE
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