Be a wise health consumer

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Take time to learn about your health care coverage and options for your medical and preventive care.

 

Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are generally less potent than prescribed ones, but can equal or exceed the dose of a prescribed medicine if you take too much. Follow directions for OTC medicines. Don’t take them regularly unless your doctor tells you to.

 

Not all health information on the internet is accurate, unbiased, and up to date. Use credible websites for reliable health information. Large professional organizations and well-known medical schools are also good sources.

 

Wise medical consumers have advance directives (e.g., living will and/or a durable medical power of attorney). These written documents state your wishes to choose or refuse medical treatment.

This website is not meant to substitute for expert medical advice or treatment. Follow your doctor’s or health care provider’s advice if it differs from what is given in this guide.

 

The American Institute for Preventive Medicine (AIPM) is not responsible for the availability or content of external sites, nor does AIPM endorse them. Also, it is the responsibility of the user to examine the copyright and licensing restrictions of external pages and to secure all necessary permission.

 

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