Your Health
We strive to provide the very best care for our patients. It is important for the patient to have all of the information needed to make an intelligent decision regarding both conservative medical management and surgical care to relieve your pain and suffering. Your doctor is an expert in his field, but you know yourself and there is often more than one choice for diagnosing and treating patients. When you are a partner with your doctor, you can help decide what is best for you, your values, beliefs, and lifestyle. You will also feel more confident about carrying out the chosen treatment.
Build a Relationship
- Tell the doctor that you want to be a partner in your health care and what your expectations are.
- Find a doctor with whom you think you can build a long-term, comfortable relationship. It is important to find a doctor who will support this partnership.
- Establish a long-term and comfortable relationship with your doctor. The relationship you have will greatly influence your ability to make wise health decisions. It can also affect the results you get from your care.