Episode 2 -How to get Your Doctor to Actually Listen to You

Want to know how to get your physician to listen to you during an appointment?

Tired of leaving an office visit feeling depleted and ignored?

Listen up because in today's episode we are discussing ways to help you feel seen and heard. 

 

It is important to prepare for your appointment by setting a goal for your intended physician. This means that each appointment needs to have a small and specific goal that you want to achieve. Once this is set, you can collect the necessary information so that you can give a detail, but concise history to your doctor. Finally, give yourself space to think about the appointment. Get clear on how you feel and what steps you will take until you see that physician again. Be clear on your boundaries and what your outcomes will be. If you can bring someone with you to help with advocacy. At the end of the day, remember everyone has different perspectives. It is your job to have empathy and use this information to help you get where you ultimately want to go.