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I've noticed that many doctors seem to be more engaged and forthcoming when I bring my notebook. I think a lot of patients don't really listen or take stuff in, so the docs feel like they're just repeating the same stuff over and over.
I make a list of my questions, and take notes about the answers. For instance, I'm seeing my PCP next week. I have a list of specialist referrals/recommendations I want, a screening test I'm due for, a list of vaccinations I think I need, and a couple of current issues to ask about.
Bonus: at a future appointment, refer to your previous notes, quote what they said, and ask a follow-up question. It makes them realize that you are fully engaged, too, and part of your own health care team.
I've noticed that many doctors seem to be more engaged and forthcoming when I bring my notebook. I think a lot of patients don't really listen or take stuff in, so the docs feel like they're just repeating the same stuff over and over.
I make a list of my questions, and take notes about the answers. For instance, I'm seeing my PCP next week. I have a list of specialist referrals/recommendations I want, a screening test I'm due for, a list of vaccinations I think I need, and a couple of current issues to ask about.
Bonus: at a future appointment, refer to your previous notes, quote what they said, and ask a follow-up question. It makes them realize that you are fully engaged, too, and part of your own health care team.
Thank you, I will bring notebook with questions
I will be aware of follow up questions at future appointments
I will be aware of follow up questions at future appointments
you can google something like, "what questions should I ask my TAVR doctor?" to get suggestions about what to ask.
For any procedure or surgery, you might want to ask things like,
What are the risks?
What other options do I have?
What possible complications might arise?
What can I do before surgery to insure a good outcome?
How long will I be in the hospital afterward?
What restrictions will I have when I go home?
How long to full recovery?
you can google something like, "what questions should I ask my TAVR doctor?" to get suggestions about what to ask.
For any procedure or surgery, you might want to ask things like,
What are the risks?
What other options do I have?
What possible complications might arise?
What can I do before surgery to insure a good outcome?
How long will I be in the hospital afterward?
What restrictions will I have when I go home?
How long to full recovery?
I had TAVR done about five years ago now to replace my Aortic valve. I was just glad I didn't have to have open Heart surgery for it, so I didn't ask any questions about the procedure. I started getting Heart Palpitations once in a while at about age 14. I don't think I have had a single one since the operation. I remember being told a little bit about what was going to be done, and I was shown the type of Valve that was going to be used and that's about it.
Dr told me not to see too many YouTUBE videos on TAVR
Your Doc is right. It is very easy to overindulge and worry about every possibility to the point you do more harm than good.
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