I came across this article, “How to save on medical bills” by Dr. Willie T. Ong, this morning as I went through our copy of the Philippine Star and I thought of sharing this as most of us Pinoys are scared of seeing the doctor because we do not want to hear what our doctor would say about our health and also because we do not have enough money to pay the medical bills. Most of us would rather self-diagnose and self-medicate to save.

Prevent hurting yourself more through self-diagnosis and self-medication by following Dr. Willie T. Ong’s 15 tips on how to save on medical bills.

1. Choose a good doctor.

2. Ask which pills are important and which are just supplements.

3. Ask about generic drugs.

4. Ask about cheaper options.

5. Get a health card and use it.

6. Enroll in Philhealth.

7. Choose affordable laboratories.

8. Have a medical folder.

9. Learn about your disease.

10. Have a healthy lifestyle.

11. At the hospital, show your health card early.

12. Choose a small room or ward.

13. Talk to your doctor about your options.

14. Follow your doctor’s advise to get well.

15. Be nice to nurses.

Click here for the full article.

Blessings! 🙂

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