Strengthening the Doctor/Patient Relationship
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The importance of maintaining an excellent relationship with your doctor cannot be overstated. Only when you�re completely comfortable with your doctor and fully trust his or her opinion will you feel completely at ease about the level of treatment that you are receiving. This is especially true when you consider the intimacy that exists between a person and their doctor. If you�re embarrassed to discuss a medical problem that has been troubling you, for instance, you might not get the treatment you require. Or, worse, if you really do have an issue, wasting time putting off treatment can have dire consequences. No one is saying that you should be the best of friends with your doctor, but having a close relationship is something everyone should try to attain.
For starters, the best way to develop a relationship with your doctor is to visit consistently. Even if you aren�t sick very often, it is always a good idea to receive an annual physical, if nothing else. When you are a repeat visitor to the same doctor, you naturally begin to develop a rapport. Visiting the same doctor consistently also cuts down on needless paperwork, confusion, and potential mistakes. If you�ve had the same doctor for years, he or she knows all about your prior conditions, your medical history, medications you�ve been prescribed and other details that can be essential in diagnosing an illness.
Another way to build a relationship with your doctor has to do with trust. In order to be completely confident in their abilities, you need to be able to feel like you are in good hands. One way to do this is to do your homework before you visit a doctor for the first time. If you�re fighting the flu, you might not be eager to explore your options, but it can pay dividends in the long run if you need more advanced treatment later. Taking the time to learn where the doctor went to undergrad and medical school can give you important background information and speak to the quality and level of training that was received.
Experience should also not be immediately dismissed. There are plenty of talented young doctors out there, but no one will fault you for wanting to find a general practitioner who isn�t right out of medical school. You should also explore the technology that your doctor uses. Are they up to date in the latest medical techniques and trends? No one will fault you for asking.
It can also be helpful to read reviews and talk to your neighbors to learn more about the doctor. Obviously, this anecdotal evidence should be taken at face value but if someone had a particularly bad or good experience, that information should be considered.
Above all else, be honest with your doctor. Have a back and forth. Ask questions and listen to answers. Take the time to like your doctor. It can make all the difference when you really need them. Going to the doctor doesn�t always have to be a stressful experience and when you know you�re in good hands it can help put you at ease.
About The Author: Taylor Thomas is an experienced writer who has written for a number of notable publications. As a lifestyle expert, Mr. Thomas is able to offer advice and insight on a multitude of topics, including those pertaining to health care. http://www.lsiphysicianrelations.com/
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Article Title: Strengthening the Doctor/Patient Relationship
Author: Taylor Thomas
Word Count: 541
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The importance of maintaining an excellent relationship with your doctor cannot be overstated. Only when you�re completely comfortable with your doctor and fully trust his or her opinion will you feel completely at ease about the level of treatment that you are receiving. This is especially true when you consider the intimacy that exists between a person and their doctor. If you�re embarrassed to discuss a medical problem that has been troubling you, for instance, you might not get the treatment you require. Or, worse, if you really do have an issue, wasting time putting off treatment can have dire consequences. No one is saying that you should be the best of friends with your doctor, but having a close relationship is something everyone should try to attain.
For starters, the best way to develop a relationship with your doctor is to visit consistently. Even if you aren�t sick very often, it is always a good idea to receive an annual physical, if nothing else. When you are a repeat visitor to the same doctor, you naturally begin to develop a rapport. Visiting the same doctor consistently also cuts down on needless paperwork, confusion, and potential mistakes. If you�ve had the same doctor for years, he or she knows all about your prior conditions, your medical history, medications you�ve been prescribed and other details that can be essential in diagnosing an illness.
Another way to build a relationship with your doctor has to do with trust. In order to be completely confident in their abilities, you need to be able to feel like you are in good hands. One way to do this is to do your homework before you visit a doctor for the first time. If you�re fighting the flu, you might not be eager to explore your options, but it can pay dividends in the long run if you need more advanced treatment later. Taking the time to learn where the doctor went to undergrad and medical school can give you important background information and speak to the quality and level of training that was received.
Experience should also not be immediately dismissed. There are plenty of talented young doctors out there, but no one will fault you for wanting to find a general practitioner who isn�t right out of medical school. You should also explore the technology that your doctor uses. Are they up to date in the latest medical techniques and trends? No one will fault you for asking.
It can also be helpful to read reviews and talk to your neighbors to learn more about the doctor. Obviously, this anecdotal evidence should be taken at face value but if someone had a particularly bad or good experience, that information should be considered.
Above all else, be honest with your doctor. Have a back and forth. Ask questions and listen to answers. Take the time to like your doctor. It can make all the difference when you really need them. Going to the doctor doesn�t always have to be a stressful experience and when you know you�re in good hands it can help put you at ease.
About The Author: Taylor Thomas is an experienced writer who has written for a number of notable publications. As a lifestyle expert, Mr. Thomas is able to offer advice and insight on a multitude of topics, including those pertaining to health care. http://www.lsiphysicianrelations.com/
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