Overview
Chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and asthma require ongoing management. Coordinated care, self-monitoring, and regular check-ins improve outcomes.
When this decision is common: Any time you or a loved one has a diagnosed long-term condition.
Questions to ask your healthcare provider
- 1What are my treatment goals and how will we measure progress?
- 2What symptoms should prompt a call?
- 3What lifestyle changes can help?
- 4How often do I need follow-ups and tests?
Factors to consider
- Care team coordination
- Medication adherence
- Self-monitoring tools
- Lifestyle factors: nutrition, activity, sleep, stress
Benefits and risks to discuss
Potential benefits
- Better daily quality of life
- Fewer emergency events and hospitalizations
Potential risks
- Missed follow-ups can lead to preventable complications
Checklist
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