Smart Talk for Your Doctor Visit

Smart Talk for Your Doctor Visit

Talking to your doctor is good for your health. Research shows that proactive, assertive patients are more likely to follow a doctor’s advice and recover more completely when they understand their treatment and have a part in planning it.

Here are some tips for building good communication with your doctor:

· If you have a new problem, prior to your visit write down the issue, symptoms and the time they began, pertinent family history and any activities, foods, medications or situations that might be making the problem worse.

· Ask questions about your condition or disease, treatment and any tests the doctor orders

Your notes and questions may help the doctor narrow down the diagnosis and develop a treatment plan.

To learn more about getting the most out of a doctor visit, see the attached flier.