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Your Physician
The physician is central to your health care team, and is responsible for helping you maintain your overall health. In addition to detecting and treating ailments or adverse conditions, your physician and his or her co-workers should also serve as primary sources of health care information.
Your Pharmacist
Your pharmacist can be an excellent health advocate for you. The service offered at the Sukhi Lalli Pharmaceutical Care Clinic includes patient counselling and education, as well as offering extended services such as nutritional counselling, massage therapy, acupuncture, wellness programs and counselling right in the same building.
Medications: Compliance and Management
Your medicines have been prescribed for you and your condition. Ask your pharmacist what benefits to expect, what side effects may occur, and when to report any side effects. If your symptoms go away, do not decide you are well and stop taking your medicine. If you stop too soon, the symptoms may come back.
What You Need to Know About Your Medicines
Taking your medicines properly will not only speed your recovery and generally improve your health, but help to avoid any serious or fatal interactions or overdoses. Ask your pharmacist about ways to make taking your medications on the prescribed schedule easier and more convenient for you.
Your Massage Therapist
A massage therapist can help heal both soft tissue and skeletal injuries. Physicians can refer you to a massage therapist who will both directly help with your injuries but also assist you in many lifestyle and self-care practices.
Your Chiropractor
A doctor of chiropractic is a specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of muscle and joint disorders. Treatment of back pain will often consist of spinal manipulation, soft-tissue massage, physiotherapy, exercise and application of heat or ice.
Your Dentist
Your dentist should be an integral part of your healthcare team. In treating problems and providing general maintenance of your oral health, your dentist should base his or her decisions upon a full dental and medical history. Your dentist should also be willing to answer any questions you may have regarding your oral health, medications and prevention.
Your Nurse
A nurse's role can vary widely but he or she is a critical member of your healthcare team. Some have an advanced education and enough experience to be primary caregivers, while others take care of your daily needs and leave medical decisions to others. Either way, nurses work very closely with all of the other members of your team and have a hand in nearly all aspects of your care.
Your Healthcare Team: Personal Information
The importance of providing accurate information to your healthcare team can not be understated. This article highlights the most important aspects of keeping, sharing and collecting this vital information.
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