It's Your Life. Take Charge of Your Health.
You are your own best advocate in the health care system. At every step in the process, you need to understand what's happening. You can ensure that by asking questions, researching information and understanding the possible risks and complications.
Take responsibility for your health care.
Be an informed and empowered patient.
As medical malpractice attorneys at the Patton Law Practice in Scottsdale, Arizona, we know that a lot can go wrong in the health care system, but we also know that involved patients who take responsibility for their health have less chance of suffering injury due to medical error.
- Go through the diagnosis checklist. Make sure all of your questions are answered so that you can make the right decisions for your health. See our Diagnosis Checklist.
- Review the treatment checklist. Do you fully understand what the doctor recommends and what you need to do? See our Treatment Checklist.
- Do you have the answers for the surgery checklist? Surgery always has a certain amount of risk. Know as much as you can before surgery. See our Surgery Checklist.
Your health is extremely important. You should understand and be comfortable with all the decisions that are made with regard to your health. It can seem complex, but as you ask questions, you can learn more about your health and your choices. No one is more affected by your health than you. It's your life and your responsibility.
If you need to talk to a lawyer experienced with health care matters, we welcome questions from concerned patients and families in Arizona and throughout the United States. Call the Patton Law Practice at 1-888-905-9208.
