The greatest thing you can do about your quality of life is to become your own best and prepared advocate. This article can help you ask the right questions Agency for Health Care Research and Quality.
The next best thing you can do, is to make sure you have an “agent” who can be your advocate when you are too ill to advocate for yourself and you need legal tools often called an “Advanced Health Care Directive” or “Power of Attorney for Health Care” – this gives authority to the named person so you can be sure to receive the care and treatment you desire.
Stay well – but always be prepared.