RE: [Wellness] Becoming a Proactive Patient

["Karen Patterson" <Patterson@womens-wellness.com>]

I can whole heartily recommend this process.  I have followed Dr. Savard's
Health record keeping system for over 5 years when Eileen was kind enough to
send me a packet then.  I now go to every doctor visit:  Keep in mind I have
a whole team; oncologist, neurologist, og/gyn, regular doctor and dentist I
bring a complete health history from my computer (I have it on word) Each
time I return from a doctors visit I update the info for the year including
test results, blood work, Blood pressure and pulse, medications etc.  Then
each following year I just bring the updated page.  I have had 4 different
Neurologists in 3 years and found re-explaining my history and making sure
they were absolutely current imperative--This works well for me (and my poor
brain) and Dr. Savards method can get you started also.  Thanks Eileen and
please pass on to your sister what a wonderful thing she has done for
patients.

My best,
Karen Patterson, Founder of Womens-Wellness.com and a breast cancer survivor

-----Original Message-----
From: Eileen Savard [mailto:eileen@drsavard.com]
Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 9:58 AM
To: 'Karen Patterson'; 'Wellness List'
Subject: RE: [Wellness] Becoming a Proactive Patient


In response to "Becoming a Proactive Patient"..
By visiting www.mercksource.com and clicking on "You and Your Doctor" you'll
see a link for Health Form and Records.  You can download these forms for
free and listen to Dr. Marie Savard's tutorial explaining how to be
proactive and get the best health care possible.  Dr. Savard's forms and
tutorial were featured in the Wall Street Journal last week.  There are 26
different free forms including test-results at-a-glance for women, childhood
and adult vaccinations forms and a sample letter to request your records.
This site contains no advertisements or banners.

-----Original Message-----
From: Karen Patterson [mailto:Patterson@womens-wellness.com]
Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 8:50 AM
To: Wellness List
Subject: [Wellness] Becoming a Proactive Patient

Good morning and welcome to August.  Hope your summer has been condusive to
whole wellness and that you are staying on track to make whole wellness one
in the same with your lifestyle.  I received some great information in the
Imaginis Newsletter this morning that I wish to share with you:

Sunday, August 1, 2004  VOLUME 6, ISSUE 9


IMAGINIS.COM WOMEN'S HEALTH NEWS AND INFORMATION August 2004
http://www.imaginis.com/


HOW TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR CARE Format for Printing

A Guide for Being a Proactive Patient

"Everyone wants the best medical care possible. This involves more than
scheduling a doctor's appointment. A proactive patient is an informed one
who finds a good doctor and medical facility, does independent research
using reliable sources, and asks detailed, relevant questions. Each of us is
ultimately in charge of our own health. The following are some tips for
becoming a more proactive patient."


http://www.imaginis.com/womenshealth/patient.asp

Resources for Breast Cancer

http://www.imaginis.com/breasthealth/menu-resources.asp

General Women's Health Resources

http://www.imaginis.com/womenshealth/

It is always important to keep in mind how large your role as patient is to
your whole wellness and recovery.  This newsletter provides excellent
resources to guide you through the patient process.  This is so much a part
of my philisophy and I can't stree the importance enough.  Be part of your
medical team.

Have a nice day,
My best for good health always,
Karen Patterson, Founder of Womens-Wellness.com and a breast cancer survivor



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