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Swallowing the Ignorance Pill
By Maree Amor of textworx
After many years of medical examinations, pokes, prods and tests, including all associated with childbirth, I have come to one conclusion: You must become intimate with your doctor! I use "intimacy" in the most medical of contexts - as let's face it - anything else would result in the unfortunate doctor's malpractice suit! So, that thorny issue aside, the more your doctor knows about you, and the more you know about your doctor, the better. While you might cringe at the thought of that annual examination and lose sleep over the actual mechanics of it, nonetheless it is very necessary. You will lose a whole lot less sleep once you know everything is humming along just fine. It is important to let the doctor know all about you, your lifestyle, diet, and general mental health, as these inter-twine to make up the whole person you are. Make sure though that your doctor does not become complacent and dismiss any symptoms as just being part of your "make-up". My mother once had the unfortunate experience of being sent home from our long-standing family doctor's office, with instructions to take some painkillers for her complaint. A few days later, she was back to see his locum, as he was on leave, and this resulted in a very quick diagnosis of a serious complaint and immediate hospital admission. This case illustrates the fine line between an objective and subjective view of a doctor's diagnosis. Many disorders or diseases warrant a second opinion, and it has astounded me how many times this has benefited members of my own family. I have come to believe that some doctors have their own "pet" diagnoses and therefore do not see the wood for the trees. It is equally important not to listen to hearsay about a particular doctor, unless it can be substantiated. Obviously if you receive a great deal of positive or negative feedback, then it is a good guide, but I have found from experience that one person's opinion about a doctor is not necessarily mine. One very important tool you can use to assess a doctor's credentials is to ask for referrals to other patients who have been treated by the same practitioner. Many doctors ask patients if they will consent to being a referee, so it is well worth using this valuable resource, if available. Finally, never do your own diagnosis as this could be very seriously wrong. If you do some proper research, you will be able to locate a suitable doctor or other health professional who is specifically trained and well-respected in his or her field. Then, besides any treatment or medication they advise, the only other things left to swallow are your pride, dignity and ignorance! You will never regret it. |
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