The change of the season is upon us. It is the transition from chilly, dark winter days to breezy warmer springtime weather. Some embrace the change and others resist. The fact is we don’t have a choice, or do we?
CONTROL FREAK
We have no control over the change of seasons, daylight savings time or thermometer readings, however, there are many things that we can control. How about your healthcare? The answer is yes, you have control over your healthcare. For the most part, you have a choice as to who you see, when you see them, but not always why you see them.
IF IT AIN’T BROKE, DON’T FIX IT
Many of us never see a healthcare provider until something is wrong. That is ludicrous! Although there is no “One size fits all” rule about the frequency that you see your provider, it all depends on your overall health and age. If you aren’t sick, why you should waste your time? If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Right? Wrong! The fact is that you should establish a relationship with a trusted healthcare provider that is your “go to” in sickness and in health.
BENEFITS
What are the benefits of establishing a relationship with a primary care provider? For one, they will get a full medical history of your overall health. You will get individualized care, treatment, management of chronic disease and preventative management of dangers or risks early on. You establish familiarity and trust which is important so they can diagnose and treat your exact individual needs.
FAIL!
Think about it. You don’t wait until your brakes fail to get the pads and rotors changed. You don’t wait until your transmission blows to check the oil and you don’t wait till you are stranded on the roadside before you check your gas gauge. Then why do we wait for something to go wrong with our bodies before we get a checkup? It is called preventive maintenance and you should take it very seriously.
IT’S A JUNGLE OUT THERE
If you have ever had the situation arise where you need a healthcare provider or a specialist, and you don’t have one, then you know that is a jungle out there. How are you at jumping through hoops? If you don’t have a primary care provider, may I suggest you find one now. They can and will help you navigate the healthcare jungle. If you don’t have a primary provider, ask around for recommendations to help find one you feel comfortable with.
WELLNESS
Routine checkups are a great idea. Tests, labs and screenings are performed to hopefully confirm your wellness. If that is not the case, tests can detect abnormalities early. If an abnormal result occurs, you can get treatment and the healing process underway as soon as possible, because it is indeed a process. Your wellness is our concern. If HDD can assist you with any diagnostic ultrasound testing that you may require, call us at 505-350-3397.