6 Tips for Getting the Most from Doctor Visits
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Hello Reader,
In part 1 of this two-part series, I introduced five excellent doctor referral lists featuring more than 5,000 practitioners recognized for their exceptional care. These physicians have built reputations for truly listening to their patients and/or for taking additional holistic training to help them better understand complex conditions such as CFS, fibromyalgia, and Long COVID—making them an invaluable resource for anyone seeking compassionate, knowledgeable medical support.
In this part 2, I'll explain how to get the most benefit from each visit with your doctor.
Does this scenario sound familiar?You go to a physician and say that you have fibromyalgia. The doctor looks at you quizzically and asks, "Fibro Malaysia?" You begin listing your first dozen symptoms. By the third symptom, the doctor’s eyes glaze over, and they start anxiously looking at the door trying to figure out how to escape. Sometimes even implying that because they don’t know what’s wrong with you, you must be crazy !
An all-too-common experience with these conditions…
I’m going to start by noting that gaslighting is never acceptable. By that I mean when your physician implies to you or your family member that they can’t figure out what is wrong with you , so you must be a bit crazy. At that point, it is reasonable to note to the practitioner that gaslighting is considered abusive and unacceptable. If it continues, simply (and calmly – otherwise they will just blow you off) note that you find this behavior abusive and will report it. And then leave.
The beauty of online grading/rating sites for physicians is that this allows you to hold them accountable.
But the goal is to get the treatment you need. Although it may take some searching, there are doctors who are willing and able to help you. Here are simple tips to help you get the maximum benefit from each visit with your doctor.
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