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Who is the most important member of your care team? You are!

Being a strong self-advocate is important to your health, even when you aren’t sick. Here are some tips to remember:

• Become an active participant in your own healthcare plan.
• Know your rights.
• Learn how to communicate clearly.
• Identify your needs and wants.
• Keep track of your health information.
• Learn how to access your medical records.
• Learn about your special needs or conditions.
• Ask questions, before, during, and after an appointment.
• Record what the doctor tells you.
• Bring a trusted advisor along to your appointments.

You deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. If you aren’t comfortable talking with your healthcare provider or other members of your care team, seek help through counseling or patient advocacy resources.