Reality check: If you dont like the person or dont feel heard, it might be time for you to find a new doctor. Photo: TNS
Seeing a doctor you don’t like can be hazardous to your health. It can be little things, like a cool demeanour when you’re a big hugger, or serious issues such as a failure to explain procedures effectively.
But make no mistake, says Pamela Gallin, professor of ophthalmology and paediatrics at Columbia University and author of How To Survive Your Doctor’s Care. “As soon as that little voice asks, ‘Is this doctor right for me?’ then you have a problem.”
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