Your Doctor is Your Collaborator

Dr. Melanie Hoppers , Physician at the Bateman Horne Center of Excellence, believes in finding a healthcare provider that listens and collaborates with patients.

Dr. Hoppers shares that patients shouldn’t feel like they have to tiptoe around to ask for the care they need. People with ME/CFS or Long COVID know their bodies best.

A good healthcare partner listens, respects the patient’s experiences, and works alongside them.


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My husband and I have a meeting before every doc appointment I have because of so much medical trauma. Now, him and my son are always present in my apartments and the treatment has improved significantly for the better compared to what it was when I went alone. I am mostly bedridden now but I suggest to always go with someone on your team. Also, don’t talk about more than 3 symptoms out of time. Don’t make appointments on Mondays or Fridays. No apps later in the afternoon.
So many tips I have learned over the years I wish I can share more.
I used to be a social worker now I need one and even knowing I have to prepare what to say and how to say it.