Next Steps

When your health care team recommends things for you to do, write them down and act on them as soon as possible.

APPOINTMENTS:
If additional appointments are recommended, immediately schedule the appointments and go to the appointments.

• Examples of such appointments: Visiting a specialist, physical therapist, or diagnostic imaging expert.

MEDICATIONS:
If additional medications are recommended, immediately get the medications and begin taking them.

• This applies to both prescription and over-the-counter treatments.

LIFESTYLE CHANGES:
If lifestyle changes are recommended, do your very best to follow them. Making the changes can have a huge impact on your health.

• Examples of such lifestyle changes include changes in physical activity, eating habits, stressful activities and drug, alcohol and tobacco use.

TREATMENTS:
If special home-based treatments are recommended, do them as recommended.

• Examples of such treatments include use of special exercises or stretches, nebulizers, braces, and orthotics.