This reduces the odds of becoming seriously ill and lowers the cost of health care. They select practitioners with great care. It has been said that primary-care physicians typically know a little about a lot and specialists typically know a lot about a little. The majority of people would do best to begin with a generalist and consult a specialist if a problem needs more complex management. They undergo appropriate screening tests and, when illness strikes, use self-care and professional care as needed.
Excellent guidebooks are available to help decide when professional care is needed.
They communicate effectively. They present their problems in an organized way, ask appropriate questions, and tactfully assert themselves when necessary. When a health problem arises, they take an active role in its management . This entails understanding the nature of the problem and how to do their part in dealing with it. They understand the logic of science and why scientific testing is needed to test and to determine which theories and practices are valid.