What is advocacy
Why is advocating for your health important
answers may vary
Leads to better more personalized care
gives you empowerment
helps manage fear and uncertainty
reduces misdiagnosis, misunderstandings, and missed symptoms
Appointments can feel time restricting so you should give a brief summary of your health and let the Dr. do their job
false
which is part of communicating clearly?
a. being 100% honest and open
b. listening to the Dr. and not asking questions
c. briefly explaining what the problem is and listing for a solution
Your doctor writes you a prescription for a medicine that one you don't understand how to use but two you don't understand why you need it. what should you do/how do you advocate that you don't understand
ask questions such as can you explain to me in simpler terms what it is this medicine does
how often should i take this medicine?
Is everything you tell your Doctor 100% private
yes
who knows the best when it comes to your health care
yourself
utilizing your support circle means bringing a trusted family member or friend with you to your appointment to speak for you
false.. utilizing your support circle means bringing a trusted family member or friend to support you not speak for you
Which is a way you can prepare for an appointment?
a. Keep a journal of your symptoms, to bring to the appointment
b. arrive late with no questions or concerns
c. sing along with Tupac loudly in the shower
d. Keep a journal of your symptoms but leave it at home
a. Keep a journal of your symptoms and bring it to the appointment with you
You've just finished describing your symptoms and addressing your concerns with the Dr. only for the doctor to tell you it is stress or blames your weight without running any tests or listening to the other symptoms how can you address this
I understand this could be related to my weight or stress but i am not comfortable leaving without a plan to rule out any other causes
i know my body and i know something is wrong
when arriving to your appointment you begin to address your concerns and symptoms but suddenly feel rushed, you still have a list of concerns but the doctor seems to be in a rush to leave. how can you express that you have a list of concerns
i have three things that i want to discuss today which one can we start with to ensure i get the best care
i have a list of questions that i have prepared today can we go over them so i ensure that i don't miss anything
Name one of the 6 aspects of advocating for yourself?
answers may vary
be prepared, communicate clearly, be active/ask questions, utilize support, maintain records, and know your rights
False
which is NOT an outcome of advocating for your health?
a. it makes you feel better faster
b. your voice being heard ensures safety by reducing the chances of misunderstanding, misdiagnosis, and mistreatments
c. leads to better more personalized care and improves health outcomes
d. gives you empowerment and helps manage fear
a. it makes you feel better faster
You’re at a doctor’s office for an appointment. The doctor starts discussing treatments, but you don’t fully understand them. What do you do
ask questions
Can cultural differences can play a role in health care and advocating for health care
yes
Name one of the 6 aspects of advocating for your health
answers vary
be prepared, communicate clearly, be active/ask questions, utilize support, maintain records, and know your rights
you shouldn't feel obligated to stick with one provider if you do not feel like your concerns aren't being met, the treatment is not right for you, or you feel like you are not being heard.
true
Which is not an example of a question you can ask your Dr. to clarify understanding?
a. What are my treatment options?
b. why do i need this treatment or medication?
c. Can you help me understand with simpler terms or drawing?
d. How many seashells did sally sell by the sea shore?
D. how many seashells did sally sell by the seashore
you're uncomfortable with a certain procedure, topic, or treatment how do you speak up and set boundaries
i don't feel comfortable with _____can we discuss alternatives
true or false being a self advocating means learning how to be direct about what you need in terms of your health
true
what is self advocacy in health care
Patient self-advocacy is about speaking up for yourself, making your own choices about your health, educating yourself about your needs, and telling your provider how you feel and the challenges you face.
Taking notes at your appointment is considered rude and you should not do this
false taking notes at your appointments gives you the opportunity to review the notes later and call your provider with any questions or concerns that come up after you have left your appointment
What are the 6 aspects of advocating for your health
a. be prepared, communicate clearly, be active(ask questions), utilize support, be on time to all appointments, and know your rights
b. be prepared, communicate clearly, utilize support to speak for you, maintain your records, know your rights, ask questions
c. be prepared, communicate clearly, be active(ask questions), utilize support, maintain your records, and know your rights
d. be prepared, sing Tupac loudly and clearly, utilize your support to speak for you, ask questions, maintain your records and know your rights
c. Be prepared, communicate clearly, be active (ask questions) utilize support, maintain your records, and know your rights.
what would happen if i don't get this test treatment or medication is it a need to have or a nice to have
Is self advocating the same as self diagnosing yourself by typing your symptoms in google and creating your own treatment plan
no you should always be in charge of your own treatment however your symptoms cannot be treated properly if they are misdiagnosed this could also lead to issues further down the line