MY LIFE Matters - Health Literacy - 13

Access to Personal
Medical Records
Capturing Important
Medical Discussions
I have created a binder, file folder, or
computer drive/other strategy to
organize and store all my medical
information, research, notes and treatment
journey. Sections include: questions to ask
my medical team, clinical trials, and insurance
forms I have printed out my medication forms
and highlighted side effects so that I can
review with my team so they can
adjust/monitor my treatment plan.
I empower myself by capturing
important medical information
at appointments by bringing a
" buddy " to take notes or by
recording appointments.
Consider using your smart phone
and recording appointments so you
can play them back as needed to better process
the information.
Glossary of Terms
I have created or know where to access a glossary of terms for new words and
medical terms. I understand these definitions and can reference them when
reviewing medical information.
Questions are Key to Understanding
I ask questions. As a part of my health literacy, I take a thoughtful approach to the
questions I have and the support that I need in my cancer journey. Beyond my
medical team there may be a nurse navigator, social worker, secretary, support
group, or resource center that I can look for support and guidance on my questions.
Advocacy-Support-Community
I am not alone. Not everyone has family and friends who can be your support
system or caregiver. We all have access to community and can become an
advocate where we will gain insights, learn from others, and be able to connect
and get involved in not only our health literacy but the health literacy of others.
Knowledge is Power
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