Questions YOU Should Ask Your Doctor | Doctor Mike

Questions you should be asking your doctor:

- Am I contagious?
- What websites can I trust?
- Why should I take this medication?
- What are the side effects?
- What is this test for?
- When should I follow up?
- What would you recommend to your family?
- What should I focus on?
- Can I have a chaperone?
- How much experience do you have treating patients with this condition?

Let’s connect:

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[maimunamay]

Great video, Dr.Mike. It was the video that I didn't know I even needed.👍🏾

[iCanHasCoolUsername]

I wish you were my doctor.
Not because of your face, lol, but you seem like you would be willing to help me understand my diagnosis, actually answer my questions in a respectful way, etc.

I’ve not been able to find a doctor I really trust in a long time. When I ask questions they usually act like they’re annoyed I’m asking or answer in a condescending way.

I know firsthand that being asked the same thing over and over by different people can be frustrating/annoying (I’m a cashier; if only I had a dollar for every time I was asked where the bathrooms are...), but I want to feel secure in the fact that my doctor does have my best interest in mind and part of feeling that is having questions answered, even if it’s a question that’s been asked a thousand times by an overly anxious patient. :)

[CrooksTheRedBaron]

Once I asked my doctor "Why should I take these pills? What does it do?" Answer: "Because I told you to, are you a doctor?"
Not his patient anymore..
Greetings from Czech Republic!

[delaneyalden]

Can u do a video on depression and mental health bc I feel like people don't talk about it enough and we need to start bc it's not going to go away if we don't talk about it!

[VictoriaBC]

Great, GREAT unfortunately, not all doctors like a lot of questions from the patients... i agree, it is almost people's right to ask doctors anything or express any concerns...but some doctors get irritated, annoyed and even defensive/offended... :/

[taraumarina]

Dr. M.V.,
I love how you always END every video with this message: "Stay happy and healthy!" Physical health cannot be entirely "fulfilled" without being mentally and spiritually balanced.
PS: love how positive and full of energy you are, even though you're a doctor and probably have to deal with tons of problems (work, patients, etcetera).

[Hazy_sweets]

Great one about asking “what you would recommend for your family”. I did this with my vet once and his answer changed.
10/10 would recommend this advice!

[dressesandmesses]

SO GRATEFUL FOR MY PASSIONATE DOCTOR THAT I NEVER HAVE TO ASK ANY OF THIS TO, SHE LITERALLY LEAVES ME WITH NO QUESTIONS BY THE END OF MY VISIT. WHEN SHE ASKS IF I HAVE ANY I JUST STARE AT HER IN ADMIRATION

[lyndamuthappan]

Unbelievable really the amount of self-proclaimed ‘non-medical’ professionals on here who are attempting to answer people’s medical questions!!! I am a healthcare professional and would never dream of giving medical advice to someone without a proper face to face consultation. If anyone has health concerns, please go and see a qualified healthcare professional who has undergone extensive training in order to give you the best up to date care underpinned by the latest quality evidence 💜

[ajlakazija]

What I appreciate most about you is that even if you have millions of followers, you read the comments, you respond to them, communicate with us etc. In my country, doctors are not open to conversations and questions even during an appoitment.

[mustafal]

I always ask a million questions to my Dr. Poor guy must feel like he’s in the witness box.
Feel better about it after watching your video.

[mikaylaskaw]

I love how you make people feel super comfortable no matter what they’re asking. Like you never make them feel stupid for asking questions they obviously feel weird asking. Keep doing what you’re doing!! We need more people like you!! And because no one really says it to you, *stay happy and healthy*!😁

[zomaqurashi]

Dr.Mike can u please do a video about Acne? What causes it? How to get rid of it? Home remedies?

[farrahkhalid]

Really love the graphics and memes in your videos

[dillscriv]

I absolutely love my town doctor because as he is thinking he is verbally thinking out loud to let you know what his exact thought process is. My last visit was a rash I had on my back, turned out to just be Tinea versicolor but he named off three different things that it could be and why he ruled the other two out and went with Tinea. The office has fallen under new management but they actually found more doctors that do the same thing he does and it really helps put me at ease as well as helping me understand everything as it is happening.

[MarySmilodon]

My last doctor’s visit the doctor seemed impressed that I was actually asking questions about how the medication worked, other medication options, and concerns with my health history.

[alexjoejonas]

I'm a college student pursuing a career in the medical field and started watching your videos. I totally understand how we have a fun fact that may not seem fun, but it is to us. I have done that so many times. Love watching your videos. My go to study break.

[miriamcerda]

Dr.Mike I really enjoy your videos, can you do a video on anxiety? It seems to be something that is more common now a days.

[HalcyonSerenade]

5:10
I'd recommend asking something along the lines of "how _often_ do you treat patients with this condition?" It puts more focus on the _frequency_ with which the doctor treats the illness, and doesn't call into question whether they have experience treating the condition _at all._ Of course, doctors _shouldn't_ be defensive or guarded about these things, but we're all only human -- the more you can imbue your words with "benefit of the doubt, " the more likely the other person is to be humble and communicate with utmost honesty ^_^

[gv_viet]

Does our body temperature rise when we're angry? How to manage anger? Love your videos. Thanks.