Where? Care Coordination

Where? Coordination of care must occur everywhere. This is not just a primary care provider or the hospital job, the lion share of the task must belong to the patient. Yes, You…. You need to take control of your health and your health care system. Do you make a list of needed items before you go shopping? Most people do it so they won’t forget to buy a specific item. As a patient, your approach should be the same. You should have a list of questions you want to ask your provider, the list of your medications, the lab results and the names of your specialist. Some people say that your primary care provider is your quarterback, I disagree. You and only you should be the quarterback of your care. Your doctors, insurance company, pharmacy can all change, the only constant in that equation is You. I want to empower you to take control of your health and become the quarterback of your game. In the game of health care, your doctors should be your coaches, you should listen to them, trust their judgment and experience, but the game is ultimately Yours to play.