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Depending on the circumstances, you need different types of healthcare. I am going to explain the differences between levels of care to help you tell the difference between an urgent care and emergency room, for example. I will list and color code them in order of healthiest to sickest care, otherwise known as acuity. Medical
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I want to break down a medication prescription. It gives the directions on how to take your meds. Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) 25 mg PO bid PRN. This is how the doctor will often write the script. The pharmacy will print it out in easier to understand terms. In this example, the name of the medication,
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It’s pretty common for people to fall into a routine and forget a step. Things like taking medicine happen every day and it’s easy to forget if you did it already. This could happen while thinking about your day or getting interrupted. People sometimes blame being forgetful or overwhelmed. Sometimes they are scared if they
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Or shots… or cream… or whatever treatment you have been prescribed. Easier said than done, sometimes. You went to the doctor and they added something else to the long list of things you have to take. This one has a commercial on TV, so you know it’s going to be expensive. It can be tempting
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In our lives, there are things that get in the way of doing the things we want. Sometimes there isn’t enough money. Sometimes you need a ride to the appointment, or the pharmacy. Other times, you just don’t understand what is happening. These are called gaps in care. It means there is a disconnect or
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The medical world is full of big words that don’t mean anything unless you are in the field. The other term for this is JARGON. A lot of medical workers forget that most people aren’t familiar with the medical language they use every day. If you don’t understand, please ask them to explain in laymen’s
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The typical experience at a visit is a long wait to see your provider with very little accomplished. You have complex problems with complex solutions. Most visits are for 15 minutes or less! The doctor doesn’t listen to the whole story, how can they possibly treat the whole story? Doctors, nurse practitioners (NP), and physician
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I added some flare for this website. I added a link to log sheets under Printables you can print at home. These will make your appointments be much more efficient. The log for medications are there to answer the most common questions your provider has. What are you taking and why??? The medical history log
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Information is power. Without it, we are a slave to those who have it. Health is complicated, but the information is available. You have already taken the first step by reading this post. Next, throw your issue into a few search engines. Google is not very helpful sometimes. Click the References link at the top
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Chronic: Lasts a long time. Disease: Any negative deviation from normal function. Chronic disease: A condition that lasts 3 months or longer and may worsen over time. The opposite of chronic is acute, meaning immediate or sudden change. The opposite of disease is wellness or health. You may hear these terms in the doctor’s office
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