How to talk to your doctor | Life Kit

Ever leave the doctor's office confused or with unanswered questions? Talking to doctors and other medical professionals can be hard - whether they're good at their jobs or not. We'll give you the tools to get more out of your appointments. We'll talk about how to choose a provider, prepare for your visit, ask the right questions, and get your provider's attention if they're not hearing you.

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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - The biggest misconceptions about the doctor-patient relationship
02:26 - How to choose a doctor
03:58 - How to prepare for a doctor’s appointment
06:34 - Questions to ask about a diagnosis
08:05 - Flagging research requests for your doctor
08:46 - Getting a second opinion
09:20 - What to do when your doctor is dismissive
11:52 - Role-play scenario 1
17:48 - Role-play scenario 2
21:06 - Pick a word
21:31 - Recap

[kukui]

If only it were this easy to get a doctor to take you seriously. I've had nearly the exact same conversation as in Scenario #1 with multiple doctors, but to absolutely no avail. I can't work but my short term disability has run out; I'm relying on poorly regulated supplements, but nobody on my so-called care team actually cares. I'm probably going to crash and burn when I go back to work, get fired, and lose my insurance. The system is utterly broken.

[shoshishararecordingsshosh]

Wow, my brother is allergic to the cold!