Talking With Your Doctor

It's important that you and your doctor are able to communicate well so you can get what you need. Here we provide tips that can help make it easier to talk with your doctor and other members of your health care team. Click on the topics below to get started.

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• You must be able to talk with your doctor to get what you need
• Ask yourself, "How much do I want to know?"
• Giving and getting information
• Asking questions
• Remembering what your doctor says
• The doctor-patient relationship
• Getting a second opinion
• If you have a problem talking with your doctor
• Information from your doctor that you will need later
• Additional resources