You must be an active member of your healthcare team. I go the extra mile to educate myself about my health issues so that I can speak intelligently and readily understand the terminology the doctors use. I also go the extra mile to research any procedure or health issue so that I am well aware of the benefits and dangers. I am not afraid to ask questions. I come to every appointment with my questions typed and copies of any new labs/tests for all of my doctors. I keep a health notebook and detailed records so that I can answer any question.
My old doctor told me to become an expert on any condition I had to protect myself, because doctors can't know everything. It has been the best medical advice I ever received.
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Thank you Michelle for a great article.
You must be an active member of your healthcare team. I go the extra mile to educate myself about my health issues so that I can speak intelligently and readily understand the terminology the doctors use. I also go the extra mile to research any procedure or health issue so that I am well aware of the benefits and dangers. I am not afraid to ask questions. I come to every appointment with my questions typed and copies of any new labs/tests for all of my doctors. I keep a health notebook and detailed records so that I can answer any question.
My old doctor told me to become an expert on any condition I had to protect myself, because doctors can't know everything. It has been the best medical advice I ever received.
Reta
October 24, 2009 - 5:43pmThis Comment
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