People receiving care and their caregivers need to be ACTIVE participants in their healthcare journey. This means remembering your own needs and rights in every conversation.
Conversations with healthcare professionals can be difficult for many reasons. Try using the SPEAK strategies at your next appointment. People who SPEAK up have better healthcare outcomes.
Use the YourCare+ Appointment Planner to plan questions and topics you want to discuss with your healthcare professional.
Waterloo-Wellington Older Adult Strategy Making the Most of your Medical Appointments printable sheet.
The Ontario Caregiver Organization offers free eLearning courses. Try their course Caregivers Partnering with Health Professionals – A Strategy that works.