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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Heah!
Posts: 2,921
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Magnate
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Heah!
Posts: 2,921
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Good advice, Aarcyn!
I use that whenever I see a new doc. I make sure that they understand that I am "interviewing" them and I let them know what I expect from them right from the start, so that if they cannot meet my expectations and terms of service, I'll move on.
Marion, make your appointment at the end of the day and let them know you want time to talk...not the standard 15 minute session that doctors so often schedule these days. Ask them to pick a better time for them if the end of the day isn't good, because you want their full attention. You don't want to be rushed and you don't want them to be rushed. They may not want old test results, since things may have changed, but bring them anyway, write down all the questions you want to ask. The doctor may need time to review what you have brought with you or to answer your questions, but a good doctor will understand and get back to you within a specified time frame.
Good luck and let us know how it goes!
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