Tip of the Week – July 6, 2009

Ask Questions About That New Drug
Know About the Medicines You’re Taking. Don’t be embarrassed to question your doctor about that new prescription he’s written.
Some recommended questions include:
* What is the name of the medicine and what is it supposed to do? Is this a brand-name drug or a generic version, which probably is less expensive.
* [...]

Get the Most From Your Doctor Visits

With our worsening global economic situation, it is even more important to actively manage our health from a preventive approach. By pursuing this approach, we can hopefully avoid large expenses in our health care.This approach requires that you take a more pro-active role in your doctor-patient relationship.
If you want to become a better-informed patient and [...]