Jennifer Harris MD

Many of my patient conversations go the same way.

I ask:

“What medications do you take?”

And the response is often:

“My wife takes care of that.”

I hear this most commonly from men in their 60s and older.

Having a supportive partner who helps manage health is a gift. Spouses often play a huge role in keeping families healthy.

But moments like this highlight something important.

Every person should know what medications they take and why.

Not just the name.
But the purpose.

Your health can be supported by others.

But it can’t be outsourced.

A simple question worth asking yourself today:

Do you know what every medication you take is for?