Continuing treatment after hospitalization is a very important part of your care.  Research suggests that when you continue treatment very soon after you leave the hospital, you will feel better faster. 
 
Making an aftercare plan while you are in the hospital:  

• Your first aftercare visit should be made within five (5) days after you leave the hospital with a doctor or therapist within the TRICARE network.
• The hospital or ValueOptions staff can help you find doctor(s) or therapist(s) for aftercare.
• If you have special needs that will hinder you going to your aftercare visit, make sure you tell the hospital staff.
• Be an active part of your discharge treatment planning. 

 
Keeping your appointment:  

• Make sure you attend all your scheduled aftercare appointments.
• Be sure to write down all of your questions, so you can ask them during your appointments.

What you need to do before you leave the hospital:
  

• Be sure to write down your appointment date(s) and time(s).
• Write down the name of the doctor and/or therapist you will be seeing.
• Check to see if you have the correct telephone number and address of the doctor and/or therapist.
• If appropriate, let your family know about your aftercare appointment and get them involved.
• If you need to arrange transportation, remember to schedule early to make sure you make your appointment on time.   

Your primary care manager (PCM):
 
It is important that your PCM receives information about your hospital stay. Your written consent is needed to coordinate this care. Please be sure to ask your aftercare provider about coordinating your care with your PCM.
 
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