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March 5, 2010 Posted by ZunNurain Khalid in Editorial, Editorial Section

Health Care Dilemma | Responsibilities of Patients

I am penning down some of the responsibilities of the patients too in order to correct the system. Find a doctor who communicates Most of us need a doctor who can clearly explain what ails us and the possible ways to treat it. If you have a physician who does this, stick with him or her. If your current doctor tends to rush you or doesn’t explain things well, tell him or her you need more time. Coordinate your own care Talk to your primary care doctor about making sure he or she sees copies of your medical records from all your various doctors. Somebody besides you needs to know what all your physicians are doing—including all procedures, tests, and drugs they’ve prescribed. This is especially important if you are on multiple drugs or have a chronic condition, such as diabetes or an autoimmune disorder that requires visits to multiple specialists. Get the right specialist If you or a loved one is facing a serious illness; find yourself a doctor who shows interest in the cost friendliness of various solutions he is offering you. Find out what difference a test or procedure makes Ask your doctor what he or she expects to learn from the test and whether the results will make a difference in your treatment. Weigh the benefits and risks If a physician recommends a surgical procedure, ask what will happen if you decide not to do it—or if there is a less-invasive treatment option. No one believes that reforming our national health care system will be easy. In fact, it is likely to be painful and will take many years to implement.
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