briarrose Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 Health Tip: Perfecting the Patient/Doctor RelationshipWed Jan 12,11:47 PM ET (HealthDayNews) -- Patients who have good relationships with their doctors tend to be more satisfied with their care -- and have better results.Here are some suggestions from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to help you and your doctor become better partners in your health care:Give your doctor information -- don't wait to be asked. Compose a "health history" list -- including any drugs, supplements and alternative products you take -- and keep it up to date. Bring to your next office visit a list of questions to ask your doctor, ranked in priority order. Follow up after your appointment. If you have questions, problems with your medicine, or your symptoms get worse, call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillybeanbme Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 I do this when I go to a new doctor and it blows there mind!! I hand it to them along with my list of questions I want answered and my suggestions of things to try. They are like 'Wow you've done your homework'. I started doing it because I tend to be a little OCD plus, the doctor always distracts my focus with questions and I forget the things I have questions about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancewhit Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 I totally agree with these suggestions. I've tried them myself. And in fact, it's one way of weeding out the good doctors from the bad ones. I've been researching a lot on dysautonomia and my symptoms, which probably many of us do. And often I compile a short list of questions, both when I see a new doctor and when I see an existing one.The bad doctors usually get annoyed and dismissive over having to spend time answering questions. The good doctors are happy to answer my questions; they don't rush me; they take their time addressing them, and often praise me for asking such good questions.Another thing I find is that good doctors welcome information their patients find that may be of value. My primary doctor is always happy when I find new info on the Internet or elsewhere that sheds more light on my condition and symptoms. She treats another patient with symptoms similar to mine. And in fact, when I told her about this Web site, she was so happy and asked if she could share the link to this site with this other patient.Ideally, the Patient/Doctor relationship should be a true partnership, with both people trusting each other and working together to solve a problem. Whenever you can find a doctor who can work that way, it's always a promising sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 Thanks Briarose,I am seeing a new neurologist this week. I want him to investigate the muscle weakness. I am following your advice to prepare.Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Julia59 Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 Sorry-----------------I thought I was on a different post---darn brain fog.Julie :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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