Tips for a better doctor visit :
1. You have to document as many medical records as possible with you your condition, especially for a new or view a visit. Go through the hospital, laboratory or other medical office and get copies. This saves the doctor time and sometimes even avoids an extra official call.
2. Bring in two bottles of prescription drugs. While the charts are useful for showing how many bottles at a time, the prescribed dose, and if no mine is left. No more guessing about the "little blue pill." With so many generics the same drug can vary by manufacturer show many different shapes and sizes. Now you can both be on the same side as. During a particular drug I am also surprised by the many errors in the bottles by the pharmacist.
3. Make a list of questions/requests before your visit. In fact, the ideal would be to tell the person that the order of the areas we need to discuss. This is not the time to say, his "personal". We suppose it's all a personal physician. It helps in planning, preparing equipment, and assigning the correct room. Believe it or not, we have heard most of their problems. Of course, if it is sensitive not only to say in nature, the receptionist how long you need to discuss your personal problem.
4. Try to keep a body system, except to visit a complete physical examination is performed. Most office visits are aligned blocks 15 minutes. Usually this is enough to cover most simple problems like skin rashes, upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection and only as examples. The longer you have had the problem or anticipate the vague symptoms like abdominal pain or dizziness spend more time. Do not hesitate to ask for more time. Prefer beforehand what your expectations are white.
5. questions you visit for prescription refills, notes for work or school and fill out forms at the beginning of the office and not at the end. Of course, a friendly reminder is always good if you overlooked when you leave. You can always request a list of medications, refills to the nurse at the start of the tour. Communication also helps everyone meets their needs.
6. Be realistic in your expectations. When you start the discussion on a topic that is not related to the original problem on the schedule and want some answers, this leaves less time for other problems. For example, if you wait for a Pap smear and pelvic exam but start with a headache complaint that requires a physical exam and is full of history, not all this be done in one visit. Always decide what is important for that day. Sometimes problems become more important, symptoms severe since the original appointment or follow-up was. Let's say you have changed the doctor or nurse about things as soon as possible. So we can stay on schedule, and you can get addressed the most important issue.
7. out of the office without saying anything to anyone, if you are not satisfied with their service. Taking most doctors and staff that everything is fine, unless the matter relates. It is easier to solve a problem, answer a question or complaint as soon as possible while the information is still fresh. If you are making a call or not to stay, write a short note. Many areas highly sensitive and emotionally charged. It is easy to misunderstand directions, reasons for testing, or the intent of the comments made by the doctor. We do not really care how you feel.
8. It is easier to welcome to work on time and to handle the paperwork when all the information is correct. Tell the receptionist if you have moved, have a new phone number or changed health insurance. Always bring your insurance card.
9. I know that everyone is busy and overscheduled. The number one reason that doctors are behind schedule patients late. It is true that other factors may play a role, such as telephone calls and very sick patients. Please note that during the day the problem will be magnified. If you must be in and out quickly try to book the first or second appointment in the morning or afternoon.
10. be flexible. Practices are there to serve the patients. Sometimes bad news, a tragic accident or a serious illness requires more time and attention from the staff. We can not get someone who is in tears. Just to understand, that if you, you took the extra time and attention.
1. You have to document as many medical records as possible with you your condition, especially for a new or view a visit. Go through the hospital, laboratory or other medical office and get copies. This saves the doctor time and sometimes even avoids an extra official call.
2. Bring in two bottles of prescription drugs. While the charts are useful for showing how many bottles at a time, the prescribed dose, and if no mine is left. No more guessing about the "little blue pill." With so many generics the same drug can vary by manufacturer show many different shapes and sizes. Now you can both be on the same side as. During a particular drug I am also surprised by the many errors in the bottles by the pharmacist.
3. Make a list of questions/requests before your visit. In fact, the ideal would be to tell the person that the order of the areas we need to discuss. This is not the time to say, his "personal". We suppose it's all a personal physician. It helps in planning, preparing equipment, and assigning the correct room. Believe it or not, we have heard most of their problems. Of course, if it is sensitive not only to say in nature, the receptionist how long you need to discuss your personal problem.
4. Try to keep a body system, except to visit a complete physical examination is performed. Most office visits are aligned blocks 15 minutes. Usually this is enough to cover most simple problems like skin rashes, upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection and only as examples. The longer you have had the problem or anticipate the vague symptoms like abdominal pain or dizziness spend more time. Do not hesitate to ask for more time. Prefer beforehand what your expectations are white.
5. questions you visit for prescription refills, notes for work or school and fill out forms at the beginning of the office and not at the end. Of course, a friendly reminder is always good if you overlooked when you leave. You can always request a list of medications, refills to the nurse at the start of the tour. Communication also helps everyone meets their needs.
6. Be realistic in your expectations. When you start the discussion on a topic that is not related to the original problem on the schedule and want some answers, this leaves less time for other problems. For example, if you wait for a Pap smear and pelvic exam but start with a headache complaint that requires a physical exam and is full of history, not all this be done in one visit. Always decide what is important for that day. Sometimes problems become more important, symptoms severe since the original appointment or follow-up was. Let's say you have changed the doctor or nurse about things as soon as possible. So we can stay on schedule, and you can get addressed the most important issue.
7. out of the office without saying anything to anyone, if you are not satisfied with their service. Taking most doctors and staff that everything is fine, unless the matter relates. It is easier to solve a problem, answer a question or complaint as soon as possible while the information is still fresh. If you are making a call or not to stay, write a short note. Many areas highly sensitive and emotionally charged. It is easy to misunderstand directions, reasons for testing, or the intent of the comments made by the doctor. We do not really care how you feel.
8. It is easier to welcome to work on time and to handle the paperwork when all the information is correct. Tell the receptionist if you have moved, have a new phone number or changed health insurance. Always bring your insurance card.
9. I know that everyone is busy and overscheduled. The number one reason that doctors are behind schedule patients late. It is true that other factors may play a role, such as telephone calls and very sick patients. Please note that during the day the problem will be magnified. If you must be in and out quickly try to book the first or second appointment in the morning or afternoon.
10. be flexible. Practices are there to serve the patients. Sometimes bad news, a tragic accident or a serious illness requires more time and attention from the staff. We can not get someone who is in tears. Just to understand, that if you, you took the extra time and attention.
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