How to Get the Best from Your Doctor
by Dr Tom Smith
Do you state your problem clearly to the doctor, or are you a 'while I'm here' or 'hand-on-the-door-knob' patient, stating your main concern just as you're about to leave? Do you save your ailments up and then go to the doctor with a 'list'? Do you write down what your doctor says, and if not, how well do you remember it?
Surveys show that a staggering 40% of patients go away with a completely different message to that given by their GP, while a third leave the surgery with their questions unasked because they feel too time-pressured or stressed to ask. This book aims to smooth some of those difficulties away with scintillating common-sense advice on how to get the best from your doctor. Topics include:- Preparing for your GP appointment
- Your medical history and diagnosis
- Your doctor's day and out-of-hours procedure
- Talking to your doctor and asking questions
- Taking the information home and follow-up
- What to do if the relationship isn't working
Tom Smith is one of Sheldon's best and most longstanding authors. A GP based in Scotland, he contributes health columns to a number of newspapers, and is the Guardian doctor. He also broadcasts regularly on radio. Two of his books for Sheldon have received awards from the Association of Medical Journalists.
New Publication
128pp
216 x 138 mm
ISBN: 978-1-84709-007-2
Price: £7.99
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