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Welcome To Step 5: Ask Your Medical Care Team Questions
Medical providers and your medical care team can be doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, case managers, or other providers.
Step 5 will take about 10 minutes
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Video Transcript
Dr Thomas: Mrs. Jones, your blood pressure is still pretty high so I am going to be starting you on a blood pressure medication. OK?
Cynthia: OK. But, can I ask you a couple of questions about the medicine first?
Dr Thomas: Umm...sure. We’re a little pressed for time, but what questions did you have?
Cynthia: Let’s see… First, what are the risks and benefits, and what other options do I have?
Dr Thomas: Good questions.
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You will see video stories of people from many different backgrounds.
You will also see stories of people who are making all kinds of decisions.
Some of these people are healthy and some are ill.
Some decisions are about medicines or surgery.
Some decisions are about the care they would want if they were very ill.
These stories can be helpful, even if your situation may be different.