What is important for any patient to realize is that a doctor, at the end of the day is just a person, and hence, even with their good intentions to walk you out of your sickness and health condition, they do not want to miscommunicate or misunderstand their patients. It is a profession like where a simple mess up and mix up can have a pretty bad impact. It is more like a help me help you situation, where you and your Cranbrook doctor are a team.
So here is what we suggest you to know what and why you should be asking questions from your doctor.
- It is important that you take an active role in your own health condition and during the consultation you getting from your doctor. Keeping it only one sided, where the doctor asks and only then you will answer, will end up doing you no good, but well, he’ll be benefiting in terms of money. So it is both your health and financial loss. The doctors themselves would prefer you to ask them questions, it ensures you both are on the same page. And during your questioning, you will see if the doctor isn’t responding well, then you now know this doc isn’t your cup of tea.
- If a doctor suggests you a treatment, it is also advisable that you ask them if there are any other options for the treatment. It should be a shared decision making process where the patient has been put forward their options, and together they can discuss, while the doctor then advises the best option from their own expert opinion. It is important for you to know that you doctor is not ripping you off and making money through unnecessary tests and procedures.
- When a doctor prescribes you any medicine or an injection, make sure you ask if there are any side effects? Ask them if the medication induces sleep, share your schedule and routine with them, if sleep is something that will offset it then ask for an alternate.
- Finally, ask your doctor if there are any lifestyle changes that you should go through. A little prevention goes a long way!
For any medical condition or disability it is always recommended to ask your doctor what you should be expecting through and after the treatment is over. A good doctor, will always put you at ease and comfort and will walk you through the comprehensive examination while making you aware of it all. You will find such experienced and handling the patients with care and consideration at EastBrooke Medical Centers. For more information, please log on to https://eastbrookemedical.com.au/medical-service/acupuncture/.