Getting Started
At DecideMed, our personalized health coaching helps guide you through your medical and wellness journey. To provide the most accurate support, here’s the information we’ll need to get started:
Understanding Your Current Health Condition
We gather important details to help you make informed decisions about your health. Please provide the following:
- Diagnosis Information: The specific names of conditions or diagnoses, along with any relevant subtypes or details. Summary of conditions from your visit often found on your patient online portal.
- Medical History: Key information about the patient’s health, including past conditions, surgeries, or treatments.
- Symptoms: A list of current symptoms or health concerns related to the condition.
- Current Treatments: Information on any ongoing medications or treatments currently being used.
- Medical Records: Summaries of relevant lab results, imaging reports, from your healthcare provider often found on your patient online portal.
- Questions or Concerns: Any specific questions or areas you’d like to explore in our research.
With this information, we can offer a comprehensive overview of your condition, potential treatments, and holistic options that may support your healthcare goals.
Supporting Your Recovery Journey
We’re here to guide you through the recovery process with personalized wellness coaching. Please provide the following:
- Post-Surgery Instructions: Recovery details provided by your doctor, including care guidelines, activity restrictions, and follow-up appointments.
- Medication List: A complete list of prescribed medications, including dosages and timing instructions.
- Symptoms to Monitor: Any signs or symptoms to watch for during your recovery, including when to seek medical advice.
- Diet and Nutrition Guidelines: Dietary recommendations or restrictions that can aid in your recovery.
- Physical Activity Guidelines: Information on any restrictions or approved activities during your recovery.
- Support Needs: Additional care you may need, such as physical therapy, home care, or help with daily tasks.
- Health Goals: Key milestones or objectives to track your progress during recovery.
Using this information, we’ll work with you to create a personalized recovery plan that supports your healing process.
Managing Your Prescription and Supplement Routine
We help organize your medication and supplement schedules for optimal health management. To begin, please provide:
- Summary of Doctor’s Visit: A brief overview of diagnoses, prescribed medications, recommended supplements, and doctor instructions.
- List of Prescriptions: Details of all current medications, including dosages, frequencies, and timing.
- Supplement Information: Details of any supplements, including dosages and any instructions for use.
- Health Goals: Specific health objectives or concerns related to your medication or supplement regimen.
- Current Routine: Your existing schedule for taking medications and supplements, if applicable.
With this information, we’ll help create a balanced and organized schedule to support your health and wellness goals.
Purposed Procedure: Gathering More Information & Preparing for Surgery
1. Purposed Procedure
- Overview: Before undergoing a medical procedure, it’s important to be fully informed. We guide you through understanding why the surgery is necessary, what it involves, and the expected outcomes.
- Key Questions: We help you formulate essential questions to ask your healthcare provider, covering risks, benefits, recovery times, and possible alternatives.
2. Gathering More Information
- Reliable Resources: We assist you in finding and reviewing reliable, up-to-date medical information, ensuring you’re fully aware of what the procedure entails.
- Second Opinions: We encourage you to seek second opinions when needed. Our guidance helps you approach different professionals to get various perspectives on the procedure.
3. Preparing for Surgery
- Pre-Procedure Checklist: From pre-surgery consultations to dietary restrictions and necessary paperwork, we provide a comprehensive checklist to ensure you’re prepared.
- Recovery Expectations: We offer insights into what your recovery may look like, including timelines, medications, follow-up visits, and physical therapy.
4. Post-Surgery Care
- Healing Timeline: Every surgery has its own recovery timeline. We provide detailed information on what to expect in terms of healing, including specific milestones and warning signs to look out for.
- Managing Medication and Follow-Up: Understanding your medication schedule and planning follow-up appointments are critical for your recovery. We guide you in managing this effectively and tracking your progress.
5. Emotional Preparation
- Reducing Anxiety: Surgery can be stressful. We offer resources and techniques to help you mentally prepare, reduce anxiety, and feel more confident about your procedure.
- Emotional Support: Having a strong support system is key. We provide guidance on how to seek emotional support from family, friends, or professionals to ensure you feel supported both before and after the surgery.
Visit our blog post for a Pre-Surgery Preparation Checklist with links for helpful resources on surgery and emotional readiness.
The information and services provided by DecideMed are intended to offer general support and guidance in navigating medical decisions and post-surgery care. We are not licensed medical professionals, and our services do not replace or substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. View Full Site Disclaimer:
