STEP 2: Communicating effectively
Effectively communicating what matters most to you could help you live well with MM. Speaking with your healthcare team could help you work together to find the best care plan for you. You may already have taken the first step by discovering what really matters to you. If you haven’t, take a look at Step 1.
Once you’ve identified your priorities, it’s time to share them with the people around you. Knowing what your priorities are could help improve your wellbeing and motivation to achieve your goals.1
Having open and honest discussions could help others understand what you need and give you support to live well with MM.2-5 Speaking to others about what matters to you, including your healthcare team, could help you find a treatment and care plan suited to your priorities, values and preferences.6
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