From Rushed Physicians to Know-It-All M. D.s How to Deal with Difficult Doctors
Drs. Ettinger and Weisbrot help individuals to become fully informed, aware and pro-active patients who take an active role in dealing with their health care providers.
(PRWEB) May 7, 2004
They heal our bodies, provide medical advice, encourage disease prevention, and help us live longer, healthier lives. No wonder we admire our physicians. But what about when we feel that our doctors have become too rushed, too controlling or too clinical? What can we do to handle what's perceived to be a "difficult doctor"?
Get the answers by interviewing Long Island residents and authors, Alan Ettinger, M. D., and Deborah Weisbrot, M. D., who offer a unique perspective on enhancing the patient/doctor relationship. They'll discuss:
-The 5 biggest problems and misunderstandings that arise between doctor and patient.
-Empowering yourself for a doctor visit. What information should you share? Which questions should you ask? How can you be sure you won't misinterpret or forget medical advice?
-Why good physicians are not offended if you ask about medications, suggested treatments, alternative and complementary medicines, or getting a second opinion.
-Your roles in helping doctors avoid mistakes.
-Whether you get better service by being an "impatient patient."
-What they learned during Dr. Weisbrot's life - threatening illness, when the roles were reversed and they had to deal with immense challenges on the patient side of the health delivery system.
Credentials:
Alan Ettinger, M. D., is director of the Long Island Jewish Medical Center's Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. His wife, Deborah Weisbrot, M. D., is director of the Stony Brook Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Center. These speakers and educators have co-authored The Essential Patient Handbook: Getting the Health Care Your Need - From Doctors You Know
