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You have an important role in your health care - some of which extends beyond the doctor’s office or hospital. In fact, more than 80% of care is self-care. You can benefit from becoming more engaged in your health care in the following ways: - Save money by choosing more appropriate care options.
- Experience improved quality of care.
- Build stronger patient-physician relationships.
- Gain more control over your health.
We encourage you to use the following tools to become more engaged in your health care: Ask QuestionsPersonal Question Builder Tips for Success Specific Questions by Condition:
Understanding Your Condition; coming second half of 2010 Know Your Options; coming in 2011 Engage other consumers/patients in your business/organization...
The Michigan Health Information Alliance (MiHIA) consumer engagement activities are designed to be immersion campaigns – with multiple parts of the community all participating in and delivering the same messaging and support for the campaign. It is this simultaneous engagement of key stakeholders, such as yourself, that will help change the culture and engage consumers. Please click here if you'd like to use the campaign materials (e.g., posters, news stories) with your business or organization.
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