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Wise Health Decisions
People who are well informed prepare for their doctor visits and participate fully in their health care decisions. As a result, they have lower health care costs, get better care, and are happier with the health care system.
All of the topics in the Healthwise® Knowledgebase encourage you to take an active role in your health. The following topics describe some of the important skills and habits you can develop for dealing with health problems:
- Making Wise Health Decisions
- Work Closely With Your Doctor
- Healthwise Self-Care Checklist
- Ask-the-Doctor Checklist
- Smart Decisions: Know Your Options
- Work in Partnership with Your Health Professional to Prevent Medical Errors
- Caregiver Tips
- Better Care at Lower Costs
- Writing an Advance Directive
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