Tips for Improving Communication with Your Doctor Jul 14, 2008
This person can help listen and ask additional questions that might assist in your treatment, or jot down a few notes while you are talking with your doctor ... Do not change your treatment plan based on information you find online without first talking with your doctor and asking if that's a good idea for your individual situation. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
The crisis of primary care physicians May 29, 2008
Our payment system values invasive treatments and procedures over time spent talking with your doctor. We need to reset these compensation levels to favor communication, care coordination, disease prevention, and chronic disease management. (Boston Globe)
Bruce Mandelblit: Drug Abuse In The Spotlight Feb 8, 2008
Don't increase or decrease doses without talking with your doctor. 3. (Newsmax)
Community Calendar Sep 25, 2007
Her topics will include "Talking with your doctor" and "Healing strategies for daily living dos and don'ts for stress relief." Merryville residents can join via video-conferencing at the Merryville branch. The club provides speakers, food, fun and fellowship for area residents over the age of 50. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
ARMEN D. BACON: March right on in and get a colonoscopy Mar 24, 2007
Taking that action step, talking with your doctor, scheduling the test, is easier said than done. Too many adults choose instead to avoid the procedure, and, in Katie Couric's words, sometimes end up "dying of embarrassment." As you may recall, Katie, our favorite ex-morning show host and now newscaster, lost her young husband from colon cancer. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Mandelblit: Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise Feb 28, 2007
Don't increase or decrease doses without talking with your doctor. Don't stop taking medication on your own. (Newsmax)
Heart health Fair held to educate those at risk Feb 25, 2007
Gabliani said everyone can start somewhere and that often it begins with talking with your doctor about your condition. "If Americans are smart enough to vote, they are smart enough to understand their health care," he said. (Alton Telegraph, IL)
Waiting Room Tops Patient Complaints Jan 9, 2007
For example, don't stop taking medications without talking with your doctor. Be persistent. (CBS News)
Web-Based Questionnaire Identifies Genetic Risk For Colon Cancer Sep 27, 2006
Health experts suggest talking with your doctor about your risk for colon cancer. Health Team Medical Expert: Health Team Producer/Photographer: Web Editor. (WRAL.com, NC)
