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Wise Health Decisions

People who are well informed prepare for their doctor visits and participate fully in their health care decisions. As a result, they have lower health care costs, get better care, and are happier with the health care system.

All of the topics in the Healthwise^® Knowledgebase encourage you to take an active role in your health. The following topics describe some of the important skills and habits you can develop for dealing with health problems:

• Making Wise Health Decisions
• Work Closely With Your Doctor
• Healthwise Self-Care Checklist
• Ask-the-Doctor Checklist
• Smart Decisions: Know Your Options
• Work in Partnership with Your Health Professional to Prevent Medical Errors
• Caregiver Tips
• Better Care at Lower Costs
• Writing an Advance Directive

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