If you ever have to see a doctor you'll probably come across a doctor who doesn't see you. Doesn't realize they are in front of a patient not a medical case file. They don't see you. If you see doctors in specialties you're more likely to come across to run across this. If you have something rare you're even more likely. It sucks. It's awful.
Here's a list of things you can do:
1 - When the doctor is in the room you can ask them to sit down.
2 - You can bring in a list of all your questions with you so you don't forget any when the doctor is trying to get on with his/her day. Don't worry if you're list is 5 pages long. Keep asking until you're satisfied. If you don't understand ask them again and again until you do.
3 - You can ask to speak with the Doctors Nurse Practitioner for fine details.
4 - You can ask the doctor to look at you when you're speaking. Make sure they realize you're a person.
5 - remember you can always find a new doctor. It may not feel like you can but it is an option.
For those doctors out there who are very very busy remember the person in front if you is scared. They don't understand what's going on with them. They really just want you to look at them and tell them that you're there to help. You want to help them. You're not just interested because they have some interesting problem. You're interested in them. Please don't run in say everything will be fine and you're not worried while they're vomiting on their shoes. They're worried.
No comments:
Post a Comment