Content Overview

• Summary
• Tell The Doctor Everything That He Or She Needs To Know
• Be Open And Honest With Your Doctor
• Ask Everything You Need To Know
• If You Are Asked A General Question, Answer It Precisely
• Use Medical Terms Whenever Possible
• Be Sure You Understand What The Doctor Tells You
• If You Ask Questions About Research You've Done Or Information You've Learned, Give The Doctor A Copy Or The Citation
• Learn What To Do If You Have Additional Questions
• Let The Doctor Know What You Hope To Accomplish In The Meeting
• Keep The Playing Field Level
• Don't Expect The Same Relationship With All Your Doctors
• Be Proactive
• Do What You Are Comfortable With To Make Yourself An Individual To The Doctor
• Expect The Best From Your Doctor
• If You Are Age 65 or Older, Watch For Doctors Who Think About Your Age Before Your Symptoms
• Learn How To Deal With Problems That May Arise In Meetings With Doctors
• At The End Of The Appointment, Recap What Happened. Ask Where To Learn More. Keep Your Other Doctors To Date
• If You Are Grateful To Your Doctor, Show It
• Do Not Avoid Sensitive Subjects