How to Improve the Quality of Your Health Care

We all deserve the highest care quality we can possibly get. Sometimes, however, we forget that as patients we have a duty to help our doctors elevate the care they deliver. These quick steps will help you get better care from your doctors.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Make decisions about your care together with your doctor and other members of the health care team. Don't let them tell you what to do or not do without a discussion so you best understand what's going on.
2. Be sure to ask questions at all doctor visits.
3. Ask your doctor to explain the scientific evidence about your condition and treatment plans.
4. Do your homework. Go online or to the library to find out more information about your condition.
5. Find and use quality information in making health care choices. Be sure the information comes from a reliable source.