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• Please notify your healthcare provider of allergies.
• Make sure all care providers wash their hands before providing care. It’s okay to speak up if you see that someone has not washed his or her hands before touching your child.
• Prevent falls. Let your healthcare provider know if a fall risk exists.
• Ask questions when you are unsure of something.
• Make sure you understand the answers.
• Choose a doctor with whom you feel comfortable.
• Write down questions and take them to the appointment.
• Keep a list of all the medications your child takes, including herbal or nutritional supplements and vitamins.
• Bring a list of medications to all your appointments. Include prescriptions, over-the-counter medications and dietary supplements like vitamins and herbs.
• Tell your doctor about drug allergies.
• Ask about side effects and what to avoid while taking the medication.
• Ask the pharmacist if the medicine looks different than one you previously used.