Share |

Just like dialing 411 on your phone for directory assistance, this section shares resources and tools to help you find and use good health care. Prepared Patient 411 can provide you with some direction and a place to start researching your health and health care questions.

We welcome additional resources and links to health information. Please email your suggestions to info@cfah.org.

Finding a Doctor Standards for Health Professionals Finding Patients' Ratings of Doctors Paying for Physician Credentials and Ratings Selecting and Building a Relationship with your Doctor Choosing a Hospital Choosing a Nursing Home When to Seek Care Preparing for Your Office Visit Tracking Your Medications Discussing Symptoms and Medical History Asking Your Doctor Questions Making Doctor's Appointments Sharing Medical Information with Multiple Doctors Keeping a Personal Health Record (PHR) Managing your Medical Record Choosing Health Insurance U.S. Government Health Insurance Programs Understanding Your Benefits Keep Track of Medical Expenses Bargaining Tips for Lowering Health Care Costs Prescription Drug Assistance Evaluating Your Treatment Options Finding Treatment Information Getting Second Opinions Understanding Medical Terms Understanding Risk Numbers Developing Your Treatment Plan Understanding Your Medications Managing Your Medications Following Your Treatment Plan Tests to Help Monitor Your Condition Understanding Basics about General Health Diet And Exercise Setting Health Goals Healthy Aging Getting Support for Healthy Choices Community Support Living with Illness What Screening Tests are Right for You? Scheduling Screening Tests Vaccines and Community Health Global Health & Travel Advance Directives: Living Wills and Medical Power of Attorney Sharing Your End-of-Life Plans Hospice and Palliative Care   Understanding Basics about Health & Knowing Your Health Risks Genetic testing Learning About an Illness or Condition Trusted Online Health Resources On the Phone Trusting Your Online Health Searches