Tell your primary care physician and specialists about all the care you receive
Are you telling your primary care physician (PCP) when you see a specialist or go to the emergency room? Make sure your PCP and specialists, including any behavioral health or substance use specialist know about all the care you get. This can help you avoid getting the same tests twice — and that saves time and money. It also helps to make sure you have the best care possible.
You play a big role in making sure you get the right care. Be sure to:
- Share the names of each of your providers and behavioral health practitioners with all doctors who give you care.
- Tell your doctors, especially your PCP, when you are prescribed medicine from more than one provider, are hospitalized, or see a specialist.
- Sign a consent form for the release of medical records so your information can be shared by different providers.
Remember to share for better care.