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Why being a "bad" patient is a "good" thing
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<blockquote data-quote="judi" data-source="post: 203222" data-attributes="member: 148"><p>And from the other side of the bed, I'm an advanced practice nurse. I want my patients to ask questions, I want them to have family members present, I want to know what medications you take, who prescribes them and what you are taking them for. I want to know an accurate history, what medications you take, including over the counter medications, what allergies do you have and what was the reaction, and I want to know the truth. </p><p></p><p>Most of my patients are wonderful: very open and forthright. However, in all honesty, I work with an inner city, very poor clientele. It takes awhile to establish a rapport and earn their trust. </p><p></p><p>If you don't get along with a provider, ask for a second opinion. Make sure you understand what medications/tests are being ordered and why. Make sure you know the prep for them. Make sure you understand the results. </p><p></p><p>Few providers dislike an intelligent consumer - be smart....after all, its your health.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="judi, post: 203222, member: 148"] And from the other side of the bed, I'm an advanced practice nurse. I want my patients to ask questions, I want them to have family members present, I want to know what medications you take, who prescribes them and what you are taking them for. I want to know an accurate history, what medications you take, including over the counter medications, what allergies do you have and what was the reaction, and I want to know the truth. Most of my patients are wonderful: very open and forthright. However, in all honesty, I work with an inner city, very poor clientele. It takes awhile to establish a rapport and earn their trust. If you don't get along with a provider, ask for a second opinion. Make sure you understand what medications/tests are being ordered and why. Make sure you know the prep for them. Make sure you understand the results. Few providers dislike an intelligent consumer - be smart....after all, its your health. [/QUOTE]
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