your healthcare roadmap: (1) what do i have?

This information series is a roadmap that will give you a good understanding for how it all works.Everyone can use a little guided support getting

through the healthcare maze.

Everyone can use a little guided patient support getting through the healthcare maze.

This information series is a roadmap that will give you a good understanding for how it all works.

This information series is a roadmap that will give you a good understanding for how it all works.

We’ll break down our complex healthcare system into 5 key questions. Each question is important, and the valuable information you’ll find will

help you make informed decisions.

We’ll focus on the question “What do I have?” To find out, you’ll need a diagnosis. The trick is to make sure the diagnosis is

right, which is critical to getting the treatment right.

Make sure you’re working with an expert doctor who you are comfortable with.

Here are 3 steps to getting the right diagnosis

Talk to your doctor about his or her expertise in your condition. There are a few parts to this equation including: Board certification, where they went to school, what hospital

they work at, & the number of patients they see like you.

Second, is the importance of understanding your tests. You should know what tests are being ordered and why.

Second, is the importance of understanding your tests. You should know what tests are

being ordered and why.

Third, make sure your diagnosis is correct.Then, getting the results confirmed so you move forward

to the right treatment to get better again.

Third, make sure diagnosis is correct. Then, getting the results confirmed so you move forward to the

right treatment to get better again.

Ask your doctor is specifying tests you should ask a few questions:

- What is the test?

- How is it done?

- What will it tell us?

- Is it necessary?

- Are there risks?

- How do I prepare?

An accurate test is critical for getting the right diagnosis but...

An accurate test is critical for getting the right dianosis but...

Test results can be interpreted differently. For critical tests, this is where a second opinion can be valuable.

Most doctors welcome a second opinion because it can result change of treatment and peace of mind for both of you.

Most doctors welcome a second opinion because it can result change of treatment and peace of mind for both of you.

It’s important to get your diagnosis right!

It’s important to get your diagnosis right!

Download our free guide for more detailed information to confirm if your diagnosis is correct. It’s free!