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Communicating with your Physician
Part 1
by Poonam Sharma

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An important key to good health is maintaining excellent communication with your physician or other health care professional. Most physicians would agree that many serious medical problems could be prevented if symptoms were caught early.

You have important information about what is happening to your body and your doctor can assist you better if you are willing to share that knowledge.

So, why is it that most of us are reluctant to talk to our doctors? A Harris survey of 1008 adults and 230 primary care physicians was conducted in the late 1990's. In this survey, patients identified the following reasons as the main barriers to communicating with physicians:

1. Feeling embarrassed (25%)
2. Thinking symptoms are not important (11%)
3. Fearing bad news (8%)
4. Not wanting to waste the doctor's time (8%)
5. Fearing treatment options (7%)

Can you relate to any of these reasons? Have you ever held back information because you were too embarrassed or scared about how your doctor might respond? Most of us have been embarrassed at one time or another about a medical problem.

Unfortunately, sensitive medical conditions are often left untreated because of this silence, causing unnecessary discomfort and distress.

For example, it has been estimated that most people wait an average of two to three years before seeking attention for urinary incontinence. That is a long time to suffer! Similarly, people often hesitate to discuss problems they are having with depression and anxiety, even though help is available.

Make The Most Of Your Visit

A visit to the doctor's office is not like it used to be. Everyone is in a hurry, doctors and patients alike. Managed care plans increasingly pressure physicians to see as many patients as possible during their workday and often impose time limits on those visits. To complicate things further, many physicians have not had much training in communication with patients, so they may not know how to draw out information when you hesitate to open up. The end result is that you may not speak up and the doctor may not have the time or know how to help you do so. Ultimately, it is YOUR health at stake.

Coming to your visit as prepared as possible should help you get the most of your time with your doctor. Here are some tips to help you convey the important information you bring.

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Poonam Sharma is a licensed psychologist and personal wellness coach. She did her doctoral work at The University of Texas at Austin and is a graduate of MentorCoach, a coach training program specifically for mental health professionals. She specializes in helping people with health issues.

In her coaching practice, she loves to work with organizations, groups, and individuals, helping them overcome obstacles to achieve the success they desire. Her style is to listen attentively to you in order to understand your situation clearly, assist you in setting realistic goals, and then supporting you as you take steps that will move you toward the results you desire.

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