Finding the Balance with Loni and Christine
Loni and Christine are physician assistants (PA) with backgrounds in Emergency Medicine and Primary Care who currently work as professors in higher education. Loni, seeing the end of the wellness line in the ER, and Christine, trying to prevent it in the office, have joined forces in discussing the topics of disease prevention and what it means to be well. Far beyond the bounds of a medical office, we are passionate about improving health literacy and increasing awareness of the daily changes we can make to maximize the quality of our lives. Finding the balance between the "coulds," "shoulds," and "woulds" of life is a quest worth embarking on. We do not have all the answers, but life is about the journey, and we look forward to sharing ours with you.
Finding the Balance with Loni and Christine
Episode 13: Health Literacy Series III: Uncoding the Guidelines
This is the third episode of a 3-episode series in which we explore the approach to healthcare guidelines. Preventative care is the cornerstone of maintaining good health and catching potential issues early, but understanding the myriad of guidelines can be overwhelming. Join us as we unpack what a patient needs to interpret and implement current and ever-changing guidelines that impact our health.
Want to see the guidelines for yourself?
United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Recommendations:
https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation-topics
*Always talk with your healthcare provider about what screenings you should have. Guidelines are for the general population; every person is different, and one person may need a screening sooner than another.