Posted by Allen F. on May 26, 2002, at 16:33:37
In reply to if I'd known then what I know now...., posted by katekite on May 25, 2002, at 10:14:57
Very well said!
In todays world, with drugs advertised freely, even on television, it is easy to say you fit the problem and the drug will help you.
Ten to twenty minuites is a short time to diagnos, prescribe, and answer questions. Yet this is the common time frame of most doctor visits. And Doctors see many many people in a day, week, month, which makes it hard for them to fully remember your case and have adequate follow-up without your participation. Its your body and mind, you have to be in control of your care, which means you have to proactively ask questions, learn about the diagnosis and what your options are for treatment.
I wish I had taked a more active role years ago in my treatment versus just doing what the doctor suggested without really questioning it.
Allen
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