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Article: Face-to-face with your health care professional.(LIFESTYLE CORNER)
- Article from:
- National Women's Health Report
- Article date:
- October 1, 2004
- Author:
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We've talked a lot about all the things health care professionals do wrong when it comes to communicating health information. But what about you? What is your role in the relationship? Well, as with any relationship, health communication is a two-way street.
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I know that I rely on my patients to tell me about any confusion they may have, or about things they don't understand, just as much as I rely on them to tell me where it hurts. So, speak up, if you don't understand something. If you have problems reading, tell your doctor or nurse. I promise you: They won't think less of you. Instead, I guarantee they'll try to find you the help you need, ...