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Be a Wise Health Consumer
"Ask Me 3"
Always ask the following three questions when
talking to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. It will help
you get the information you need from your health care provider.
- What is my main problem?
- What do I need to do?
- Why is it important for me to do this?
Why Ask?
Asking the three main questions above can help you:
- Understand what is happening to your body and your health
- Know what to do to take better care of yourself
- Prepare for medical tests and procedures
- Take your medicines the right way
Learn more at www.askme3.org
Finding Health Information Yourself
Looking for health information on the Internet can be overwhelming,
and you may not be able to tell right away if the information
you find is trustworthy or not. Here are some resources we recommend:
- Medline Plus
www.medlineplus.org
- Agency for Healthcare Research &
Quality Consumer Education
www.ahrq.gov/consumer
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