You don't go to the supermarket without a shopping list, do you? Going to see your doctor can be far more confusing than shopping. How much do you remember after the visit?These helpful tips can help you to get the maximum benefit from the appointment:
Doctor Visits Made More Effective With Advance List - Texas A&M University
20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
The doctor is in: An insider's guide to your doctor's visit - The Wichita Eagle
(links via Kevin, M.D.)
Keeping your own medical notes - The Patient's Doctor
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5 tips for getting what you need from your doctor. Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent. December 24, 2009.
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Updated: 12/26/2009
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