Sick Care
vs Well Care
REIMAGINING CARE: THE NEW PARADIGM
SICK CARE
WELL CARE
• The belief that your provider is there
only to treat illness
• Access your care provider only for
diagnosis and treatment of a specific
physical condition or illness
• If you don’t have a provider and
need care immediately go to an
emergency department
• Since you seek care only for an illness,
accident, or condition, you see your
provider rarely
• Develop a relationship with your primary
care team; they get to know you, your
lifestyle and your health background
• Take advantage of preventive screenings
recommended by your care team to
keep you healthy
• Receive coaching on healthy, personalized choices
• Work with your care team to manage any
chronic conditions
• Reduce your medical costs by staying proactive
about your health
RISK FACTORS VS BENEFITS
You may avoid seeking care even if you are
very sick and your condition could become
more serious Continuity of care means better understanding
of lifestyle, risk factors, and health concerns
Today a range of preventive discoveries can
keep you healthy and feeling your best, but you
may not know about them if you only visit your
provider when you are sick Preventive screenings diagnose potentially
serious health conditions while they are more
treatable
In some cases waiting out an illness makes it
worse and when you finally seek treatment it
becomes more complex and it may take longer Proactive management of chronic health
conditions means you feel better
Health care is expensive and you may believe the
less you utilize the system the more you save Understand how to access your health team so
you receive the right care at the right time
It is more expensive to receive care for more
serious conditions Many insurance plans offer a discount if you
participate in an annual well care exam
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