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Tips for Your Doctor Visit

From the article "Talking with Your Doctor":

• Write down a list of questions and concerns before your exam.
• Consider bringing a close friend or family member with you.
• Speak your mind. Tell your doctor how you feel, including things that may seem unimportant or embarrassing.
• If you don’t understand something, ask questions until you do.
• Take notes about what the doctor says, or ask a friend or family member to take notes for you.
• Ask about the best way to contact the doctor (by phone, email, etc.).
• Remember that other members of your health care team, such as nurses and pharmacists, can be good sources of information.