When I have multiple conditions
Being a partner in my care: Realistic Medicine together
Multiple conditions
Some people have more than one health problem that lasts a long time. This is called having multiple conditions.
Looking after people who have a multiple health conditions at the same time can be a bit of a challenge for for healthcare team. Sometimes, the research used to make healthcare guides does not include older people or people with more than one condition.
Realistic Medicine wants to help by making sure:
- healthcare team work with you to make choices based on what matters to you
- you have as much say as you want in decisions about your care.
Taking lots of medicines
If you have more than one condition, you might need to take lots of medicines. You can find information about medicines on the NHS Scotland Manage Meds website. This website has questions you can ask, so you and your healthcare team can focus on your needs when you talk about your medicines.