The start of Fall marks the start of the end of the year. With that, comes the task of remembering to schedule any screenings, shots and appointments for yourself and family to achieve your wellness goals. Many families have delayed care during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, when it comes to prevention, screenings and doctor touch points are very important in the prevention and early detection of disease. Establishing a trusted relationship with your primary care doctor can help you maintain or regain your health and well-being to lead a more meaningful and fulfilling life.1
When you think about wellness, a large chunk of the intent is to empower oneself to adopt healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices so that you feel better every day. When day to day healthy choices become consistent habits, then you start to consider how these types of habits influence health down the line, such as when it comes to chronic disease prevention. Chronic disease prevention is important for many reasons. Most significantly, preventing diseases can help someone live the best quality of life and be able to do the things they want to do for as long as possible. Other reasons include saving money on your healthcare costs such as medication, as well as feeling good inside your own body. Going to the doctor and making sure you are up to date on screenings and getting routine checks such as your BMI, or blood pressure can help you in preventing many chronic diseases.
Studies have shown that those that have a primary care physician that they trust are more likely to adhere to their medications, feel more satisfied in their care and follow up on future treatments. Furthermore, good communication with a doctor you trust can help provide a safe space to talk about your health and medical concerns. Working with your doctor and medical teams can help you on your journey to better health and well-being.2
In summary, many people have delayed care during COVID or avoided touch points with their doctors such as cancer screenings or physicals. A large part of overall health and well-being is getting your preventive care appointments and the consistent habits of day-to-day choices in the prevention of chronic diseases. Several studies have shown the benefits of having a good doctor-patient relationship, including following up on treatments as well as adhering to treatments or medications to help prevent or manage disease. Here in the US, primary care physicians act as a primary touch point to help care for your overall well-being and when appropriate, make the right referrals to other experts.
As a reminder, here at Ocean Spray in the US, the Vitality health and wellness program will reward you for getting your preventive care, such as cancer screenings or a physical. We know the importance of preventive health so you can earn points and money just by being healthy. Ask me how!
When you think about wellness, a large chunk of the intent is to empower oneself to adopt healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices so that you feel better every day. When day to day healthy choices become consistent habits, then you start to consider how these types of habits influence health down the line, such as when it comes to chronic disease prevention. Chronic disease prevention is important for many reasons. Most significantly, preventing diseases can help someone live the best quality of life and be able to do the things they want to do for as long as possible. Other reasons include saving money on your healthcare costs such as medication, as well as feeling good inside your own body. Going to the doctor and making sure you are up to date on screenings and getting routine checks such as your BMI, or blood pressure can help you in preventing many chronic diseases.
Studies have shown that those that have a primary care physician that they trust are more likely to adhere to their medications, feel more satisfied in their care and follow up on future treatments. Furthermore, good communication with a doctor you trust can help provide a safe space to talk about your health and medical concerns. Working with your doctor and medical teams can help you on your journey to better health and well-being.2
In summary, many people have delayed care during COVID or avoided touch points with their doctors such as cancer screenings or physicals. A large part of overall health and well-being is getting your preventive care appointments and the consistent habits of day-to-day choices in the prevention of chronic diseases. Several studies have shown the benefits of having a good doctor-patient relationship, including following up on treatments as well as adhering to treatments or medications to help prevent or manage disease. Here in the US, primary care physicians act as a primary touch point to help care for your overall well-being and when appropriate, make the right referrals to other experts.
As a reminder, here at Ocean Spray in the US, the Vitality health and wellness program will reward you for getting your preventive care, such as cancer screenings or a physical. We know the importance of preventive health so you can earn points and money just by being healthy. Ask me how!
Sources:
- Chipidza, F.E., Wallwork, R. S., & Stern, T. A. (2015). Impact of the doctor-patient relationship. Prim care companion CNS disord, 17(5). DOI 10.4088/PCC.15f01840.
- Chandra, S., Mohammednezhad, M., & Ward, P. (2018). Trust and communication in a doctor patient relationship: A literature review. Journal of healthcare communications, 3(36). DOI 10.4172/2472-1654.100146
