Follow the directions carefully.
Be sure to read the directions carefully when taking prescription or OTC medicines.
Ask your doctor or nurse questions to be sure you understand how to use your medicine.
You can also ask a pharmacist if you forget how to use a medicine or you don't understand the directions.

Efforts made to maintain or restore physical, mental, or emotional well-being especially by trained and licensed professionals —usually hyphenated when used attributively health-care providers.

Never Go Alone. Always bring someone else—a trusted family member or friend—with you.
Determine, in advance, the goals of the hospitalization.
Prepare.
Meet your care team.
Know who to call for help and how.
Ask about every test done.
Ask about every treatment offered.
Keep a record of your hospital stay.