Golden Rules of Health Care

I want to share Todd's true story today to show how following the Golden Rules of health care may alter the course of your care. For better and for worse, knowing you're working with accurate information is key to getting your best.

Not to mention, key to your peace of mind! 

Does this seem normal to you?

Todd's routine annual blood test revealed Stage 4 kidney failure. His doctor called in a prescription to start treatment ASAP, though he confessed to being as puzzled as Todd when he pointed out that he didn't have any symptoms. His doctor agreed to another blood test – which came back perfectly normal!

What happened?

A mix-up at the lab with another patient's records! Though Todd was in the clear, it's tragic that someone else received his first result and may be living with kidney failure without treatment. 

Help make sure this never happens to you! 
Follow these Golden Rules for managing your health care – as Todd did! 

• Trust your gut. You are the expert on you!

• Gather your facts to help you verify

• Speak up if your doctor's recommendation doesn't feel right for you. (Still don't feel comfortable? Get a 2nd opinion.)

 If in doubt, check it out!

In our healthcare system – which is stressed and stretched –  it's more important than ever to double check everything.  We hope these Golden Rules will help guide and support you, but we know how hard that can be!  

Most of us were raised to simply "follow the doctor's orders."  So, If you ever need someone to help you "trust, but verify" for your best care and peace of mind, you can count on us to be at your side... following the NEW Golden Rules of health care with you!