- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Serial:
- 10 tips for talking to your doctor.
- Title:
- 10 tips for talking to your doctor [Dec. 2007]
- Creator:
- Georgia. Department of Community Health
- Contributor to Resource:
- Georgia. Department of Community Health
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. Department of Community Health
- Date of Original:
- 2007-12
- Subject:
- Georgia
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- publications (documents)
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Fact sheet
- External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA C900 .S1 D6 2007
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bc900-b-ps1-bd6-b2007-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bc900-b-ps1-bd6-b2007-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
10 Tips for Talking to Your Doctor
1. Don't be afraid to ask questions
2. Have a list of your questions Remember to bring a pen or pencil to write down answers
3. Ask a friend or a relative to go to the doctor with you
4. Organize your notes when you get home. Call your doctor back if you have more questions
5. Talk with your doctor before and after your exam, while you are comfortable
6. Find out if there are any screening tests you should be having for your age
7. Do your research. Arm yourself with information
8. If you are having a test done, ask about the test. If you are getting results, ask to see them. Have your health provider explain what the results mean
9. If you get a prescription, ask about it and make sure you understand why and how to take the medication
10. Most importantly, keep an open line of communication with your doctor
Prepared by the Georgia Department of Community Health's Office of Women's Health
2 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Ga 30303 w www.dch.georgia.gov
December 2007
