Only in the U.S. because of them die from 44 to 98 thousand people annually. It's more than from cancer, AIDS or car accidents. The whole blame for mistakes of doctors.
Errors in diagnosis, prescription drugs, or during surgery can lead to the death of the patient. At admission the patient who needs a strict diet, fed normal diet. Due to illegible handwriting of a doctor in the recipe gives the pharmacist is not a cure. The surgeon makes an operation on a healthy footing. Many are afraid to go to the hospital and go to the doctor because of these mistakes.
Solution to this problem exists and it is in your hands. A patient who seeks information about his condition, has a better chance of recovery. Modern health care system is quite complicated, and good communication between doctor and patient is very important for effective treatment.
Insufficiently informed about their disease the patient is unlikely to be actively involved in treatment. Such a patient probably will not be accurately implement the recommendations of a physician. It is therefore essential to find a doctor with whom you feel comfortable - which you can ask the right questions and obtain clarification. Patients perceive the way they are treated, much less the victims of medical errors.
How to prevent errors?
* Be active and interested. Try to understand all that concerns your health or treatment. Only a conscious, informed decisions yield good results.
* Be sure to call your doctor all medications (including OTC medications and dietary supplements) that you are taking. This will avoid the wrong destination. Some drugs do not mix with each other and may reduce or increase the effects of other drugs.
* Tell your doctor about all cases of allergy to medications that you have. Ask about your medications. Specify the method and duration of its use, side effects and possible interactions with other drugs.
* When buying a medicine, double-check that this is precisely the medicine that doctors prescribe. 88% of errors due to the fact that the pharmacy did not issue a medication or need medication in the wrong dosage.
* If you need hospitalization, try to find a specialized hospital. The more experienced doctors, the more likely to receive quality treatment. This is particularly true of surgical intervention.
* Do not hesitate to point to the need for health care workers to wash their hands. Unfortunately, doctors and nurses do it regularly. Vigilance patients makes health-care workers to wash their hands more frequently and more thoroughly.
* If you are recommended to do an operation, make sure that you yourself, a surgeon and your doctor are convinced of its necessity and a clear idea of what will be done. Alas, the operation of healthy limbs and organs still occur. While you are not given anesthesia, ask your doctors that they are going to operate.
* Do not be afraid to say that you are interested and care about. Do you have a right to know everything that relates to your health.
* While in the hospital, make sure that the attending physician on duty, or follow the progress of your treatment. This is especially important if you have not one but several diseases.
* Ask a family member or friend to represent your interests. It is necessary in those cases when you are not able to do so.
* Remember that "more" does not mean "better". Appointment of additional examinations or drugs does not mean that they'll really need. Be sure to ask the doctor why he had appointed them.
* Do not believe that the lack of news - good news. If you have done some analysis, find out its result.
* Gather information about their disease and its treatment methods. Talk to your doctor and use other available sources. Indicate whether the designated course of treatment with the most modern and efficient.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Life after cancer: a plan of salvation
So, the first stage of treatment of malignant tumor behind. This is huge progress, and most people want to quickly forget about their diagnosis and return to normal life.
But often it is very difficult. Cancer changes lives - and the present, and future.
* Possible long-term effects of treatment (post-surgical scarring, pain, disruption of organs).
* You may need psychological and social support to re-establish their lives.
* There could be difficulties with finances and work.
* If you had cancer, the chances of recurrence of disease. May resume the same or develop other cancers.
Cancer is better regarded as a chronic disease like diabetes or arthritis, and on this basis, develop a plan for their future lives, or "rescue plan".
"Plan of Salvation
It should consist of two parts: history and plan of rehabilitation activities.
In the history of the disease must be gathered all the information about the disease. Take this information with them every time when you seek a new doctor - it will help him to choose the right treatment is needed.
Medical history includes:
* For information about the tumor: type, location, size, stage
* Results of tests and examinations
* Designated courses of treatment: the date of appointment, dosage
* Contact physicians and medical institutions, who have treated you
* Contact a doctor, whom you see now.
The plan of rehabilitation measures will help to assess your current state of health and to understand what to do to stay healthy. Ideally, this plan covers all aspects of life.
The plan of rehabilitation activities should include the following information.
* Schedule of tests and surveys indicating who and where they should do
* Information about long-term effects of treatment
* The list of suspicious symptoms that may indicate a relapse
* Recommendations for a healthy lifestyle (proper nutrition, weight control, physical activity, smoking cessation).
* Information on possible sources of assistance (funds and charitable organizations)
* Information about drugs for cancer prevention (eg, in breast cancer - is tamoxifen).
* Directions for physiotherapy procedures, a psychologist, etc.
* Information about organizations that provide assistance to patients
A few words about the "plan of salvation"
After treatment they feel abandoned. Sometimes they do not even know that they needed "treatment after treatment and who can give them this support.
"The plan of salvation" - this is a bridge between past and future. Seek and collect information regarding your condition. This will help get the necessary assistance and support. "Plan of Salvation" will not allow cancer to attack you again.
Rx Louisiana
But often it is very difficult. Cancer changes lives - and the present, and future.
* Possible long-term effects of treatment (post-surgical scarring, pain, disruption of organs).
* You may need psychological and social support to re-establish their lives.
* There could be difficulties with finances and work.
* If you had cancer, the chances of recurrence of disease. May resume the same or develop other cancers.
Cancer is better regarded as a chronic disease like diabetes or arthritis, and on this basis, develop a plan for their future lives, or "rescue plan".
"Plan of Salvation
It should consist of two parts: history and plan of rehabilitation activities.
In the history of the disease must be gathered all the information about the disease. Take this information with them every time when you seek a new doctor - it will help him to choose the right treatment is needed.
Medical history includes:
* For information about the tumor: type, location, size, stage
* Results of tests and examinations
* Designated courses of treatment: the date of appointment, dosage
* Contact physicians and medical institutions, who have treated you
* Contact a doctor, whom you see now.
The plan of rehabilitation measures will help to assess your current state of health and to understand what to do to stay healthy. Ideally, this plan covers all aspects of life.
The plan of rehabilitation activities should include the following information.
* Schedule of tests and surveys indicating who and where they should do
* Information about long-term effects of treatment
* The list of suspicious symptoms that may indicate a relapse
* Recommendations for a healthy lifestyle (proper nutrition, weight control, physical activity, smoking cessation).
* Information on possible sources of assistance (funds and charitable organizations)
* Information about drugs for cancer prevention (eg, in breast cancer - is tamoxifen).
* Directions for physiotherapy procedures, a psychologist, etc.
* Information about organizations that provide assistance to patients
A few words about the "plan of salvation"
After treatment they feel abandoned. Sometimes they do not even know that they needed "treatment after treatment and who can give them this support.
"The plan of salvation" - this is a bridge between past and future. Seek and collect information regarding your condition. This will help get the necessary assistance and support. "Plan of Salvation" will not allow cancer to attack you again.
Rx Louisiana
Doctor and patient: a contact!
At your doctor's handwriting legible? Do all of what he said at the reception, you understand? In a clear if he explains how to take medicine or to prepare for the survey?
I'm sure many will answer these questions is negative or "not at all". There are patients with very complex medical problems, someone takes several medications, some bad can read ... These and many other factors complicate the understanding.
Health literacy
Health care needs of people all over the high awareness of medical issues. More and more new drugs, which are immediately incorporated into standard treatment regimens. To understand this diversity, you need to constantly improve their literacy in matters of medicine.
At the patient lies more responsibility. At the time of our parents after a heart attack patient just been prescribed bed rest and aspirin. Now, in addition to taking the medication, recommend to quit smoking to control weight and cholesterol.
Few knowledgeable in medicine more often than people who are poorly able to read, and old people with impaired vision and hearing. To be sure, knew whether his patient, the doctor may ask him to repeat what I said.
Maximum benefit from the visit to the doctor
Here are some tips for those who do not fully understand your doctor.
Before taking:
* Write down your questions and doubts.
* Accurately record the symptoms in detail and tell your doctor.
* Gather information about the courses of treatment that you passed earlier.
* Make a list of medications that you are already taking.
At the reception:
* Honestly tell your doctor that you are concerned.
* Describe all symptoms. Clarify when they appeared, how often arise and whether deterioration.
* Mention all the risk factors associated with your lifestyle and heredity.
* Ask questions. Make sure that you understand your doctor. Clarify the meaning of obscure terms. Understand how and when to take medicine, what to do if you forget to take it. Specify any medication, food and activities should be avoided while taking the drug and what side effects may occur.
* Write down the doctor's recommendations.
* Bring a friend or relative if you are not able to understand the words of the doctor or not hear it.
* If you have a concern, say so. The doctor must know whether the treatment helps, and if you follow his instructions.
If you need to do tests, specify:
* Why it is necessary and what tests should show.
* Represents a procedure some danger.
* When the results are ready.
* How to prepare for the delivery of tests and how they will be.
* Who will do tests.
* Will you need help to get then to the house.
If you need medical procedures, specify:
* Do they represent any danger, and whether side effects.
* What gives these procedures.
* Who will hold them and whether the direction.
* Do I have to go to the hospital and, if so, how.
* Will you hurt.
* How long will the recovery period.
Use the directory of medicines, to identify possible contraindications and side effects of your medications.
Erectile Dysfunction Blog
I'm sure many will answer these questions is negative or "not at all". There are patients with very complex medical problems, someone takes several medications, some bad can read ... These and many other factors complicate the understanding.
Health literacy
Health care needs of people all over the high awareness of medical issues. More and more new drugs, which are immediately incorporated into standard treatment regimens. To understand this diversity, you need to constantly improve their literacy in matters of medicine.
At the patient lies more responsibility. At the time of our parents after a heart attack patient just been prescribed bed rest and aspirin. Now, in addition to taking the medication, recommend to quit smoking to control weight and cholesterol.
Few knowledgeable in medicine more often than people who are poorly able to read, and old people with impaired vision and hearing. To be sure, knew whether his patient, the doctor may ask him to repeat what I said.
Maximum benefit from the visit to the doctor
Here are some tips for those who do not fully understand your doctor.
Before taking:
* Write down your questions and doubts.
* Accurately record the symptoms in detail and tell your doctor.
* Gather information about the courses of treatment that you passed earlier.
* Make a list of medications that you are already taking.
At the reception:
* Honestly tell your doctor that you are concerned.
* Describe all symptoms. Clarify when they appeared, how often arise and whether deterioration.
* Mention all the risk factors associated with your lifestyle and heredity.
* Ask questions. Make sure that you understand your doctor. Clarify the meaning of obscure terms. Understand how and when to take medicine, what to do if you forget to take it. Specify any medication, food and activities should be avoided while taking the drug and what side effects may occur.
* Write down the doctor's recommendations.
* Bring a friend or relative if you are not able to understand the words of the doctor or not hear it.
* If you have a concern, say so. The doctor must know whether the treatment helps, and if you follow his instructions.
If you need to do tests, specify:
* Why it is necessary and what tests should show.
* Represents a procedure some danger.
* When the results are ready.
* How to prepare for the delivery of tests and how they will be.
* Who will do tests.
* Will you need help to get then to the house.
If you need medical procedures, specify:
* Do they represent any danger, and whether side effects.
* What gives these procedures.
* Who will hold them and whether the direction.
* Do I have to go to the hospital and, if so, how.
* Will you hurt.
* How long will the recovery period.
Use the directory of medicines, to identify possible contraindications and side effects of your medications.
Erectile Dysfunction Blog
Your health - in your hands!
Mostly information will help you and to the doctor, and in life. In the end, to maintain your health should not only be a doctor, but you yourself.
Studies show that people who are knowledgeable about how and what they treat, are better able to take care of themselves.
Knowledge - force. It helps patients make the right decisions.
Doctors are very loaded work. They rarely give a patient more than 15 minutes of his time.
The most important thing - symptoms
Diagnosis depends on what you tell your doctor. Not being sufficiently prepared, many important symptoms of the patient is simply not paying attention.
Often, only the patients themselves have enough time to assess their condition. There are thousands of diseases and the doctor usually specialize on just a few of them. The more information you provide at its disposal, the faster will be put to the correct diagnosis.
In addition, well-informed patient knows what questions to ask your doctor. He spoke with a doctor in one language.
Take responsibility for yourself
Once you read this, then you have already begun to do so. Here are a few tips.
* Before you visit a doctor, try to prepare for and somehow clarify the situation for himself. This at least you'll understand what is at stake, and be able to ask important questions. For example, if you have a sore knee - read about its structure.
* Find information about your symptoms and possible ways to treat them. So you will understand what treatment is chosen physician.
* For information use only reputable sources.
* How can we effectively use the time at the doctor. Search information before visiting the clinic can save precious time.
* Advance make a list of questions and issues that you want to discuss with your doctor.
* Find out what you need to take the survey and discuss them with your doctor.
Rx Nevada
Studies show that people who are knowledgeable about how and what they treat, are better able to take care of themselves.
Knowledge - force. It helps patients make the right decisions.
Doctors are very loaded work. They rarely give a patient more than 15 minutes of his time.
The most important thing - symptoms
Diagnosis depends on what you tell your doctor. Not being sufficiently prepared, many important symptoms of the patient is simply not paying attention.
Often, only the patients themselves have enough time to assess their condition. There are thousands of diseases and the doctor usually specialize on just a few of them. The more information you provide at its disposal, the faster will be put to the correct diagnosis.
In addition, well-informed patient knows what questions to ask your doctor. He spoke with a doctor in one language.
Take responsibility for yourself
Once you read this, then you have already begun to do so. Here are a few tips.
* Before you visit a doctor, try to prepare for and somehow clarify the situation for himself. This at least you'll understand what is at stake, and be able to ask important questions. For example, if you have a sore knee - read about its structure.
* Find information about your symptoms and possible ways to treat them. So you will understand what treatment is chosen physician.
* For information use only reputable sources.
* How can we effectively use the time at the doctor. Search information before visiting the clinic can save precious time.
* Advance make a list of questions and issues that you want to discuss with your doctor.
* Find out what you need to take the survey and discuss them with your doctor.
Rx Nevada
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