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Facing Health Disparities
Ways to Help Prevent Health Disparities
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▪ Be willing to ask questions and to persist until you get answers and understand them well.
▪ Some questions to ask your healthcare provider depending on the situation:
1. What are ALL my options?
2. What would you recommend if it were you or a family member?
3. Will the medication work well regardless of my sex or race?
▪ Take notes during medical appointments and always read the entirety of a document before you sign it. Ask questions if there are sections or medical lingo you don’t understand.
▪ Educate yourself about any conditions you have and those for which you are at increased risk.
▪ Consider getting a second opinion if you’re not comfortable with the guidance or treatment recommendations you are given.
