Where to go when I am sick or hurt? It’s important to understand when you should go to an urgent care center. Urgent Care facilities are popping up everywhere it seems. So, when are these the best option for care? These facilities are not appropriate for life threatening illnesses or injuries. It is important to note, if your injury or illness is on the list of most commonly treated symptoms, but is determined to be severe enough you may need…
Understanding In-Home Care Options and How to Manage Services. Part One Finding the correct match for “Need to Providers” has become increasing difficult. The need can spontaneously appear with any sudden health crisis. I hear all the time “I don’t need this, now” and sadly more often “I wish I had known this 2 months ago”. This will be in two parts, the first here is understanding home care options. I will follow with how to manage services. To get…
To create a detailed health history you should include: •Individual contact information for each of your physician practices ie.. orthopedic, arthritis, gynecology, cardiac, internal medicine, neurology etc. •Each section should include test results that have been done in the past such as any lab test, blood work, EKG, scans, MRI’s. •Highlight past complications to surgeries and include anesthesia difficulties. •Document activities you are currently doing to focus on a healthy lifestyle. •Encourage to give a real account of daily alcohol…
Why do you need to have a Living Will A living will allows you to document your wishes concerning medical treatments. The most important fact is that paper copy of Your Living Will must be WITH you when you enter the hospital. Not in your safe deposit box, Not with your children and Not as part of your electronic medical record. Your spouse vocally sharing your wishes is NOT legally binding. Realize if you arrive in an ER unconscious, we…
HCPOA or DPOA understand the differences so you can get the services you require. What is a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) and Why do I Need One, is a question being asked more frequently. It is important to understand how it is different than a Healthcare Power of Attorney. Is it to be effective now or when I am incapacitated? What can you do to make sure it can it be enforced? I have been asked many of these…