UMM logo

A Member of the University of Maryland Medical System   |   In Partnership with the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Share

Email PageEmail Print PagePrint
Loading

Patient Safety and Quality

Patient Safety Starts With You

Patient Safety Resources | Talking to Your Health Care Team | Why We Ask the Questions We Ask | Partnering for the Safest Care | Your Role in Medication Safety | Working Together to Prevent Infections | Taking Care of Worries While You are in Treatment | Reporting Concerns about Your Care | Sample Questions to Ask Page | Healthy Living Instructions | My Care Reminders

Healthy Living Instructions

 

Ask the Expert

Dr. Jonathan Gottlieb’s Bio Image

Get answers to your safety and quality questions.

Dr. Jonathan Gottlieb’s Bio | Q&A Archive

Note: This is for informational purposes only. Doctors cannot provide a diagnosis or individual treatment advice via e-mail. Please consult your physician about your specific health care concerns.

Related Content


 

Healthy living doesn't end with your treatment at the hospital. To reach optimum health, healthy living habits must be established and followed at home. There are many compenents to a healthy lifestyle and it is important to consider everything that could negatively effect your health.

Smoking Cessation Resources:

Vaccinations

  • The pneumococcal vaccine helps to prevent certain types of pneumonia. You should consider having the vaccine if you are 65 years of age or older unless you have had a previous allergic reaction. Ask your nurse or doctor about the vaccine.
  • The flu vaccine lessens your risk of seasonal flu. People who should be vaccinated include: children 6 months – 18 years, pregnant women, people aged 50 years and older, people with chronic medical conditions and residents of nursing homes.

Follow-Up Instructions

Healthly Eating and Exercise Tips

  • If your doctor has put you on a special diet, it is important to follow it. If you do not understand the diet, ask for a nutritionist to provide further explaination.
  • If you are not on a special diet, it is important to eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and grains, drink plenty of water, keep portions moderate and limit sweet and salty foods. A balanced diet is a key component of healthy living.
  • Exercise is important at any age. Ask your doctor before starting any fitness program to ensure that your exercise plan is safe for you.

This page was last updated on: August 18, 2010.