Newsela Formative

It is important to have assistance dealing effectively with something this important and complicated.

It is important to remember that young people can invite a trusted adult to any of their appointments.

It is sometimes easier to put another person in charge of one's health care because they know more.

It is sometimes easier to go through a government agency than to ask someone you know for help.

The author uses a comparison to show the difference in health care options between those who withhold information and those who tell the truth.

The author uses exaggeration to direct the reader's attention to how important it is to learn about their health.

The author appeals to the reader's sense of morality by pleading with them to examine their family history and prevent future diseases.

The author appeals to the reader's sense of logic by explaining the effect family history can have on a person's own health.

Assuming control and responsibility over one's own health care is important to overall health; "Regular health exams and tests can help find problems before they start. They also can help find problems early, when your chances for treatment and cure are better."

Getting vaccines is the best way to ensure that you are meeting your health care needs; "Immunizations are shots to prevent against commonly known diseases. These include chickenpox, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, the flu, Hepatitis A and B, HPV, pneumonia, and a certain type of meningitis."

It is unnecessary to disclose all of your lifestyle choices because the doctor will discover them anyway; "You may be at risk for certain diseases and conditions because of how you live, work, and play. Your provider develops a plan based partly on what you say you do. Help ensure that you get the best guidance by providing the most up-to-date and accurate information about you."

It is important to be organized before going to an appointment; "Be sure to write your questions down beforehand. Once you're in the office or exam room, it can be hard to remember everything you want to know. Leave room between questions to write down your provider's answers."