HMO Guide for Seniors - Office of the Patient Advocate - State of ...
HMO Guide for Seniors - Office of the Patient Advocate - State of ...
HMO Guide for Seniors - Office of the Patient Advocate - State of ...
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36<br />
Preventive Care<br />
P<br />
reventive care helps your doctor prevent health<br />
problems or find <strong>the</strong>m be<strong>for</strong>e <strong>the</strong>y become serious.<br />
It includes services like physical exams, routine<br />
tests, and vaccinations.<br />
“When I saw my<br />
doctor, he found<br />
that I have high<br />
blood pressure.<br />
He put me on<br />
medication. He<br />
also said I should<br />
start exercising<br />
to help keep my<br />
blood pressure<br />
under control.”<br />
Make <strong>the</strong> most <strong>of</strong> your preventive care visits. Ask<br />
questions about things that have been bo<strong>the</strong>ring<br />
you. Remember moles that have changed, pains<br />
that come and go. These exams are a chance to<br />
look at <strong>the</strong> health <strong>of</strong> your whole body.<br />
Have a schedule <strong>for</strong> preventive care. Your <strong>HMO</strong><br />
may have a schedule <strong>for</strong> preventive care and tests.<br />
Talk to your doctor if you think you need exams<br />
or tests more <strong>of</strong>ten or less <strong>of</strong>ten. You can print a<br />
Health Worksheet on “Care <strong>for</strong> Adults 50+” at<br />
www.opa.ca.gov. Take it to your next exam.<br />
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