HOW TO GET THE MOST
FROM YOUR DOCTORS VISIT
After years of being a Doctor, I realized that some people get more out of their Doctors visits than
others. I spent a lot of time trying to understand what was it about the people who got the most from
there Doctors visit. Let me share with you some of the characteristics of the people who get the most
from their Doctors visits.
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FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH YOUR MEDICATION.
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This will really get your Doctors attention and let him know you are
interested in your health. |
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ASK QUESTIONS, IT'S BEST TO HAVE QUESTIONS WRITTEN DOWN.
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Many times people are intimidated by a Doctors presence, and are afraid
to let us know you don't understand something about your illness.
Relax. Doctors don't expect everyone to understand their illness. So
next time you have a Doctor visit have a few questions written down. Your
Doctor should easily answer a question that you thought was so
complex. |
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HAS YOUR DOCTOR CHECKED YOUR CHOLESTEROL?
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They should. If you are over twenty get it checked. The
prevention of heart attacks and strokes start with knowing your cholesterol
level. |
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ARE YOU REALLY TAKING YOUR MEDICINES?
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It is not that unusual for people to skip doses of medication. You
have to be honest about this one |
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DO YOU HAVE A CLOSE FRIEND OR RELATIVE GETTING FORGETFUL?
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They may need help but are afraid to ask for help with their medications
or doctor visits. Next time you visit your aging relative and they seem to
have an excess of medications, get all the medications together and go to the
Doctors visit with the aging relative. It is common for elderly people to
have outdated medicines, or duplicate medicines from different
Doctors. |
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ARE YOU ON MEDICATION THAT YOU NEED LABWORK/BLOOD MONITORING?
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Coumadin?, lanoxin? thophylline? dilantin? thyroid pills?
diuretics/water pills? |
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These medications can alter certain substances in your blood creating
harmful situations. So make sure you stay under your doctors supervision
while you are on them, and do not stop, increase or decrease the dosage without
consulting you physician. |
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