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.