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How To Be A Good Patient

August 8, 2021 by Alison Leave a Comment

If you want to be as healthy as you can, you need to have a good relationship with your doctor. You don’t want to spend all your time in your doctor’s office though. Here’s what your doctor wishes you knew, so you could be the best patient to help them give you the best care. 

Come Prepared For Your First Doctor’s Visit

When you visit your doctor, prepare first, so you can get the most out of your appointment. Make sure you take the right things with you. 

If you’re a new patient, take all your new patient paperwork. If you have a follow-up appointment after something like a scan, take copies with you for your doctor to go over. Take your insurance and prescription cards too.

Write Down Questions For Your Doctor In Advance

If you have questions for your doctor, write them down so you don’t forget what you wanted to ask, whether it’s advice about medication, help with weight loss, or you’re not sure whether carts ccell vapes will be better for you than smoking. For anything that might need a little research, see if you can send in questions before your appointment. 

Set Priorities For Your Visit

Doctor’s appointments are short, and your doctor has to see a lot of patients. If you go in prepared, with a priority in mind, you can get what you need from your appointment. 

Communicate

Try to communicate as clearly as you can with your care team and make it easier for them to get in touch with you. 

Change your phone settings to allow calls from blocked numbers, like your doctor’s cell phone, or the main line of the office. Change your voicemail greeting to your voice, so the doctor’s office knows they have definitely reached the right person. Make sure your doctor has cell phone numbers and email addresses for you and any caregivers. 

Report New And Worrying Symptoms

Keep a diary of your symptoms, or take pictures of any visible symptoms. This will make it easier to show your doctor what your concerns are. 

Learn About Palliative Care

Your doctor can improve your quality of life with lots of different resources if you ever need palliative care. Talk to your doctor about what they can offer. Palliative care can be used to reduce symptoms, improve your quality of life, and set treatment goals.

Know That Your Doctor Puts Thought Into Treatment Plans

Your doctor puts a lot of thought into your care plan, including the cost of your treatment and whether or not your insurance will cover you. They consider how often you will need treatment and how to keep you safe and well during it. They should take into account how much support you will need from others, such as help with getting to appointments or taking medication. They will put thought into how any medications or therapy will be delivered, where the treatment is offered, whether or not you are interested in a clinical trial, and what your goals, wishes, and fears for the treatment are. 

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