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What to tell the doctor Part 2 (Teacher: Michael)

So, be honest with your doctor. Tell him you've got more than one worry, and ask if he can deal with them at that time. If not, offer to come back again when he has more time, and could give you double appointment. That's how I often get over this consultation hurdle - by sizing up problems presented, tackling most important, and then suggesting that others can be dealt with in depth later.

Time also needs to be set aside to find out whether advice has been understood. It has been calculated that patient only remembers third of what has been said in surgery, and there's no knowing if it's important third either. If you don't understand something, say so rather than get wrong end of stick, and start worrying over nothing.

Lastly, there is door-knob situation. patient talks about seemingly minor problem. doctor deals with it, and consultation ends. patient reaches door and turns, saying "Oh, by way, doctor - I've got discharge." This starts consultation all over again.

Don't be shy. Get talking about what is worrying you most as soon as you've sat down and said "Good morning". Try not to get embarrassed; doctors are trained to talk about delicate matters. Don't be afraid to voice your fears. After you've let them out they won't seem half so bad, and you'll have got best out of your chat in surgery.

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