Proscribing Advocacy: Tips for Important Doctors Visits, Examinations, and Tests
Everyone can use tips for important doctors visits. The Times in New Jersey points out two great tips:
“Cancer is more prevalent and affects larger numbers of younger people than in the past. Everyone knows someone affected by the disease,” says Mogenis.
“When a friend of mine was diagnosed with breast cancer, she called me,” says Raya. “I encouraged her to bring someone to the doctor’s office. You hear, ‘breast cancer,’ and everything shuts down. At the doctor’s office, the other person can be your eyes and ears. They can take notes, ask questions. When you’re numb, you don’t hear what the doctor is saying. Plus, the other person might think of things you might not have thought of.”
Mogenis adds, “Everyone takes away something different. And it’s not in the doctor’s job description to make sure all your questions are answered if you don’t ask them.”
The authors tell how to research a new physician: Check the record at the State Board of Medical Examiners and visit the doctor’s office.
Hopefully next time you visit the doctor you will be a bit more vigilant and cautious and ultimately just a little more healthy.