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1. Do you know what to do if you are having a bad reaction to your medications
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2.5 ± 1.2
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2. Do you take medications correctly and on your own?
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4,1 ± 1.1
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3. Do you reorder medications before they run out?
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4.6 ± 0.8
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4. Do you call the doctor’s office to make an appointment?
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3.2 ± 1.5
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5. Do you follow-up on any referral for tests, check-ups or labs?
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4 ± 1.2
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6. Do you arrange for your ride to medical appointments?
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2.2 ± 1.6
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7. Do you call the doctor about unusual changes in your health (For example: Allergic reactions)?
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3.9 ± 1.3
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8. Do you know what your health insurance covers?
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3.3 ± 1.1
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9. Do you manage your money & budget household expenses (For example: use checking/debit card)?
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2.7 ± 1.4
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10. Do you fill out the medical history form, including a list of your allergies?
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4.5 ± 0.7
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11. Do you keep a calendar or list of medical and other appointments?
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1.8 ± 1.2
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12. Do you make a list of questions before the doctor’s visit?
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1.9 ± 0.7
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13. Do you tell the doctor or nurse what you are feeling?
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4.1 ± 1.2
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14. Do you answer questions that are asked by the doctor, nurse, or clinic staff?
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4.8 ± 0.7
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15. Do you help plan or prepare meals/food?
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3.3 ± 1.3
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16. Do you keep home/room clean or clean-up after meals?
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3.1 ± 1.3
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Total mean score
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3.4 ± 1.5
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