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Take Charge! Use Good Manners
 Go into the appointment knowing
what you want to get out of it.
 Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Give The Details When You’re Sick
 Any recent changes.
 When symptoms began.
 Time of day they occur.
 Have you had them before?
 What makes them better or worse?
 Have you done something different
lately?
 Have you eaten differently or taken new
medication?
 Have you had any additional stress?
 Any changes in your
mood or sleep?
 Any activities that make you feel better
or worse?
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If you want the best medical care, you need to
You’ll get better service when you use good have a good relationship with your doctor or Wellness
health care provider. You and your doctor can
manners. Look at the different health-care share information and work together to make & Nutrition
professionals you visit. How do you see and treat the best decisions about your health. You’ll No. 2
them? If you’re rude and demanding, chances are also feel more confident in your doctor/health
they won’t be very nice to you either. care provider and the quality of care you’re
 Always be nice to the receptionist you getting. In this pamphlet learn how to make the
meet at the desk. They can get you into most of your health-care visits and how to take
better appointment times and schedule charge of your own health.
appointments with other doctors you may
need. They can see that you get extra samples
of medication and can be one of your greatest The Doctor Says... Be Prepared For
allies. Your Doctor Visit
 Make friends with the nurses you meet  Know what you want –
before you see the doctor. They usually 8 What is the biggest problem that (I want my knee to stop
speak with the doctor before you are seen and brought you to my office? hurting. I want to be able to
will share their impressions. Many times you keep food down. I want to be The Doctor Visit
can call and talk directly to the doctor’s nurse 8 Answer my questions honestly. able to walk without pain.)
when you have a question later. Don’t tell me what you think I  How do you feel?
want to hear.
 Have your own medical
8 I’m looking for patterns, so be history completed.
patient with my questions. One  Bring your family health
minute my question may be history.
about your sleep, then about  Have a list of your
your hands, while I’m really
trying to focus on your stomach medications.
pain.  Do you need any test results
or x-rays?
Disclaimer: 8 My time is limited. If you want  Find child care for your
Learnovation, LLC’s mission is to empower people to manage more time, come in with your children.
their health. This information is not intended as a substitute
for professional medical advice, emergency treatment or questions written down.  Bring a friend or spouse, if
formal first-aid training. Don’t use this information to needed, to help you listen
diagnose or develop a treatment plan for a health problem or
disease without consulting a qualified health-care provider. and describe your symptoms.
If you’re in a life-threatening or emergency medical situation,
seek medical assistance immediately.