What key questions should I bring to a Dr. appointment?
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2007-01-25 05:44:33 · 5 answers · asked by Alice B 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Depends on what is wrong.
2007-01-25 05:48:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I might only be fifteen but I have been to sooo many appointments I am like an expert! LOL!
Well some questions would depend on what you are having looked at/ checked/ treated.
I would always ask how serious this thing is, also alternative treatments, any tests that need to be done, is it genetic (so you know if you should have your children screened) , also if there is any specialists in your area that will work for you, you should also bring up anything that is bothering you (body wise, not mentally), and if you are like me (terrified of doctors, needles, and dentists) I am always refered to a coping counselor.
good luck at the appointment!!
2007-01-25 13:53:45 · answer #2 · answered by silverboy470 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The questions on rd.com are very general. What questions you ask your doctor depends on why you're seeing the doctor. If you're seeking treatment for a particular condition, it's reasonable to ask the doctor what experience he or she has in treating that condition and the success rate of their patients. If the doctor is prescribing medications, always ask what it's for, what the potential side effects may be and what to do if you experience those side effects. You may also want to ask if there are other medication options and decide with your doctor which option to take. Whatever questions you need to ask, plan as many of them in advance as you can, write them down, and take them with you. It's all too easy to forget your questions once you're in the doctor's office.
2007-01-25 13:54:13 · answer #3 · answered by TeriR 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What problem are you going to the doctor with?
What are your expectations? What do you want for results?
Are your expectations in line with his? If no, then why not?
What other options would there be to what you suggest or to what he/she suggests?
Is this the safest way? Is this necessary? What is?
REMEMBER, YOU ARE HIRING THIS DOCTOR TO DO A JOB. IT'S HEALTH CARE, YES, BUT IT'S STILL A JOB. YOU NEED TO TALK THINGS OVER WITH THE DOCTOR, FEEL HIM OR HER OUT, AND DECIDE IF YOU ARE HAPPY WITH THE WAY THINGS WILL BE HANDLED. THIS WILL TAKE SOME PERSONAL QUESTIONING, QUESTIONING THAT IS IN LINE WITH YOUR BELIEFS AND EXPECTATIONS. DON'T LET THE DOCTOR INTIMIDATE YOU. YOU ARE THE ONE HIRING THE DOCTOR.
2007-01-25 13:57:30 · answer #4 · answered by Teknokrazed 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you take a free report here on your doctor http://www.ucomparehealthcare.com/physicians_start.html you will get a list of questions and information for you to bring to the doctor visit.
2007-01-28 10:52:16 · answer #5 · answered by uman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋