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Working
with Your Doctor Teamwork between you and your doctor is important for good health care. You should feel comfortable telling your doctor your concerns. You should be able to ask questions when you need to, and to understand the answers. To work better with your doctor, follow these tips: • Plan ahead for appointments. Write out your concerns and questions. • Keep your explanations short. Give the facts. Don't tell a long story or include details that aren't helpful. • If you have a concern, speak up. Be specific. For instance, say: "Sometimes when I take my medication it makes me feel bad". • Always ask the doctor to check your feet. • Have your doctor write down his or her instructions. If you don't understand something, ask questions until you do. • Be honest with your doctor about what you do and don't do. It's your health that's on the line.  Back
to Top ------------------------------------------------------------------- Appointments with Your Doctor Appointments can be time-consuming. These suggestions may help: • Before you go in for your appointment, call the doctor's office. Ask if appointments are running on time. • If seeing the doctor during the day is hard for you, ask about evening or weekend hours. • Be on time. If you're late, you may have to reschedule. Here are the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) Guiding Principles for Diabetes Care for health care providers and people with diabetes and their families.
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