Tips to simplify your visit

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Tips to simplify your visit and receive the most benefit from your time with the doctor.

1. Make a list: Why are you here today? Identifying any problems or questions you may have before you come in will save time during your visit as well as ensure that all your concerns have been addressed. Our office provides patients with a pen and paper to jot a few notes down while they wait in the lobby; please feel free to utilize these tools.

2. Do not leave confused: Be sure you understand your treatment plan completely. Do not hesitate to ask questions if you are unclear about anything. Also, asking questions will contribute to your overall understanding of your treatment and is a great way to become more conscious and proactive about your health. If you get home and find you have a question please call and ask for clarification. Lifestyle changes are more challenging than a drug prescription, so the doctor writes the plan for you. It is o.k. to call for more help.

3. Treatment for children: There is a tendency to over treat children due to parental concern and a desire to "do something". Ask your doctor the consequences if no treatment is given. Ask how long the treatment should last. Knowing possible side-effects and signs that the treatment is working is helpful for proper care when medicating children.

4. Know your most pressing concern and be prepared to deal with that first. For example if you are concerned with a possible sinus infection and the office has you scheduled to review treatments for your bone health. Let us know so we can shift to address your most pressing concern.

Establishing good communication with your physician is essential for your health and peace of mind. It is said in America millions find communicating with their doctor a frustrating, nerve-racking experience that is rushed into a few actual minutes with the doctor

At the center our goal is to help you express your needs and to speak clearly and compassionately about your health and treatments. It is not unusual for patients to bring reports, labs and medication prescriptions from other doctors so that I can help them interpret and understand what is best for their unique situation.

We now provide a folder to new patients to encourage patients to collect and maintain their personal medical file. It is helpful to keep your medical history, list of medications, treatment plans and laboratory reports in one place and bring them to your visits along with your concerns and questions.