Session 4: Preventive Healthcare and Advocacy

One way for the DSP to support an individual to make the most of a doctor's visit is to:

Bring a written list of all medications the individual is taking

A primary reason why the DSP should keep written records of what happened during an individual's visit to the doctor is to:

Make sure other DSPs will know what the doctor's orders are

One thing you can do to be a health care advocate is:

Believe every person is entitled to quality care

If the DSP does not understand something the doctor says or does during a visit, the DSP should:

Ask the doctor to explain things until the DSP understands

Routine physical examinations should include:

Measurement of blood pressure

Breast self-examination, clinical breast exams, and mammograms are important for women because:

They can help prevent deaths from breast cancer

One example of a community health care and safety resource is a:

A kidney disease support group or association

One element of a healthy lifestyle is:

Physical activity

A PSA is a:

Prostate cancer blood screening test

Important information to share with the doctor's office when scheduling a visit includes:

Specific medical concerns the individual may have