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It did not seem like a big deal when you went into the emergency room. At least, you were hoping it was not as bad as you feared. After you told the triage nurse your symptoms, however, you started to feel worse. Much worse. Unfortunately, when you are faced with a...
When you talk about the quality of a visit to the doctor, typically the conversation has more to do with wait times and what the doctor said while they examined you. Generally, when you feel respected and cared for, you interpret the doctor as “good.” The...
It is easy to find doctors intimidating. They spend a long time going to elite schools so they can understand your body better than the person who uses it every day; you. While doctors may have learned what they need to know about how the human body works, there is...
Information on the internet has made trips to the doctor more complex. While everyone will agree that patients having more information is good, the wrong information can lead both patient and doctor down the road to misdiagnosis. When you are getting ready to take...
Needing medical attention is scary. You know your life may be on the line if you do not get care, but there is always the hope that there is some intervention that will alleviate your situation. When there is no cure for your condition, or the traditional treatments...
Trust is foundational in the doctor-patient relationship. A patient who does not trust their doctor may hide embarrassing symptoms and cause a false diagnosis. A doctor that does not trust their patient may over-test to avoid the appearance of neglect. When it is time...
Seeking medical care is a vulnerable situation. You know there is a problem with your health, and no matter how much research you do beforehand or how articulate you may be in your daily life, you may still find yourself pointing to the affected area while trying to...
Every day, hospitals are filled with people of all ages who came in the doors from many diverse backgrounds. All of them are looking for the care of an expert. Some may be able to speak for themselves, while others may depend on a relative or other caregiver. The hope...
No one wants to feel the physical pain of going through a surgical procedure. In addition to it hurting, physical pain also puts a lot of stress on the body and can affect the outcome of the surgery. Thankfully, there are several options available to either numb an...
Being in the hospital can be frightening. On top of not feeling well, machines surround you, and there are always people checking at you at all the worst times. Unlike what seems to be the case on tv, the doctor may only come in your room once or twice a day while you...