Ask a lot of questions. Even write them down while you’re waiting. Why do they think you’re feeling that symptom? Why do they think you need that test? Why do you need that treatment? This isn’t just to quell your anxiety about what’s wrong with you or what to expect next, but to encourage the doctors caring for you to think more critically about your problem. Forcing them to explain their thinking forces them to clarify their thinking and that often leads to better thinking--which often leads to a better result for you.
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