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After you meet with your doctor, you will need to follow his or her instructions to keep your health on track.
Your doctor may have you fill a prescription or make an another appointment for tests, lab work, or a follow-up visit. It is important for you to follow your doctor’s instructions.
It also is important to call your doctor if you are unclear about any instructions or have more questions.
A good doctor-patient relationship is very important to help patients who have chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease manage their health problems.
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There are other times when you should follow up on your care and call your doctor. Call your doctor—
Your questions help your doctor and health care team learn more about you. Your doctor’s answers to your questions can help you make better decisions, receive a higher level of care, avoid medical harm, and feel better about your health care. Your questions can also lead to better results for your health.
Whether you have a health condition, have new medicines, need a medical test, or need surgery, here are key questions you can ask your doctor. The answers can improve your health.
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