inner workings
Another reason your doctor’s autonomy has eroded
I mentioned in a previous post that your physician doesn’t always control his practice. An important thing for you to know and remember is that the clinic where you go for an appointment may be owned by a local hospital system. The doctor you see may be employed by that same hospital.
Critical Mistake #2: Abusing the office staff while smiling sweetly for the doctor
Patient Self-improvement Series – Part 2 Could you be unwittingly ruining your relationship with your doctor? This series will help you identify ways you may be shooting yourself in the proverbial foot. You can only control one side of the doctor-patient relationship! Here I’ll present several specific ways in which you may be annoying, frustrating, [...]
Critical Mistake #1: “He’s always running late!”
Patient Self-improvement Series – Part 1 Could you be unwittingly ruining your relationship with your doctor? This series will help you identify ways you may be shooting yourself in the proverbial foot. You can only control one side of the doctor-patient relationship! Here I’ll present several specific ways in which you may be annoying, frustrating, [...]
Your doctor may not be on your team
Shocking! – A recent article reveals that surgeons recommend surgery and radiologists recommend radiation. This doesn’t change your responsibility as a patient.
Do you have doorknob syndrome?
You may be a thorn in your doctor’s side if you show these symptoms…
How an old saying will help you make wise health care decisions
“Consider the source” – how often have we heard this from our wise advisers and parents over the years? Here’s how to apply that statement to your health care decisions.
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