The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality offers a free, downloadable brochure designed to help patients become more engaged in their own healthcare.
The brochure, titled "Be More Involved in Your Health Care: Tips for Patients," offers helpful suggestions to follow before, during and after a medical visit. In addition to encouraging questions, the brochure suggests bringing in all medicines and supplements; letting the physician know any questions or concerns about instructions; and following up on test results.
Download the "Be More Involved in Your Health Care: Tips for Patients" brochure (PDF) for use in your facility.
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The brochure, titled "Be More Involved in Your Health Care: Tips for Patients," offers helpful suggestions to follow before, during and after a medical visit. In addition to encouraging questions, the brochure suggests bringing in all medicines and supplements; letting the physician know any questions or concerns about instructions; and following up on test results.
Download the "Be More Involved in Your Health Care: Tips for Patients" brochure (PDF) for use in your facility.
Note: View our database providing reports that link to free, downloadable and adaptable tools for use in hospitals, surgery centers and other organizations by clicking here.
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