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Answers to Frequently Asked Health Questions by Dr. Marie Savard ==================================== You and Your Doctor »» Answers to Frequently Asked Health Questions
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Because my mother had a hip fracture at a young age, as a 58-year-old postmenopausal woman I'm concerned about my risk of developing osteoporosis. How do I find out whether my health plan covers the DEXA scan or x-ray required for early screening? What if my doctor recommends an x-ray or other treatment or diagnostic test and the insurance company overrules it?
I have managed-care insurance. How does that affect my healthcare? I've recently switched jobs. My new employer gave me the option of three different health plans. Can you give me advice on picking the plan that's right for me?
I have recently read about consumer- driven health plans. What are they? Show All Hide All Hospital Visits
How do I find out about my daily schedule while I'm in the hospital? What type of information should I gather before going home from the hospital?
My mother was recently hospitalized and while there felt as though she had no control of her circumstances. Could she have done anything to stay in control? My mother protested when I suggested that I'd stay with her in the hospital. Is it necessary that I be there?
Don't visiting hours restrict how long a family member can stay in the hospital? What can I do to be sure I get enough sleep in the hospital? I know there will be frequent interruptions.
My father is going to be hospitalized soon for elective surgery. What should I take to the hospital for him? What about having a private duty nurse for my mother while she's in the hospital? Isn't that better than having me?
My neighbor is an elderly woman with no nearby family to take care of her. What happens if she needs to be hospitalized? Tell me more about having a friend or relative stay with me while I'm in the hospital.
How can I be of help to the nursing staff, who I understand are often in short supply? When my mother was recently hospitalized, she was taken care of by someone called a hospitalist. What kind of doctor is this?
How does the hospitalist benefit my family doctor? Does my doctor have a choice? I've heard that you should identify a point person when you're in the hospital. Who exactly is that?
I'm concerned about the amount of pain I might have after my hip surgery. Who can I talk to about managing this pain? What information is included in my discharge summary, and how do I get a copy?
My husband was recently hospitalized with a heart attack while on vacation. What information should he request to take from the hospital? I recently had a hysterectomy. Can I get a report describing exactly what type of surgery was done and what was removed?
Show All Hide All Managing Your Healthcare How can I manage my own health care?
What's the best way to get started in managing my own and my family's, healthcare? Does being in control of my health decisions actually make a difference in my health?
What exactly is a health buddy, and how could this person help me? How has health care changed? Why can't I depend on my family doctor to take care of everything for me?
Show All Hide All Managing Your Medical Records I see so many doctors-a family doctor, gynecologist, and heart specialist. How can I remember who ordered what test or procedure, when and where it was ordered, the results, and when I should have it repeated?
Once I've obtained a copy of the letter summarizing my doctor or specialist visit, is there an easy way to read it? I never thought of keeping a copy of my medical records before. Doesn't my family doctor already have my records all in one place?
Why are my medical records so important? Can't a doctor just examine me, check my blood, or get x-rays to find out what's wrong? Whenever I switch doctors, I always ask that my records be forwarded to my new doctor. Isn't that good enough?
Keeping my own medical records makes a lot of sense, but no one's ever suggested I do this before. How did you come up with the idea? It sounds like a lot of trouble to collect my medical records. Can't I just wait until I really need them?
Besides a list of my medications, dosage, and directions, what else should I carry with me in case of a medical emergency? What's the best way to help my doctor keep track of my allergies and drug side effects?
What if I get a copy of my records and can't decipher the medical reports? I can see why future doctors would need my test results -- but why should I read them?
I now keep a copy of all my test results and physical exam findings in my health binder, ordered chronologically. How can I use this information to spot important changes in my health? Show All Hide All Medical Records - Family History
What's the best way to keep track of my family medical history? My family is large and we have lots of illnesses on both sides. My family members tend not to talk about their medical problems. How can I get the history I need to create my family medical tree?
Show All Hide All Medical Records - Health Journals What if I can't get copies of my old medical records or the medical records don't contain much information? Should I be writing things down on my own?
What kind of information should I write in my health journal? My husband has type 2 diabetes controlled with medication and diet. Can he benefit from keeping a health journal?
Show All Hide All Medical Records - Medications The doctor often writes a prescription for me, but he rarely gives me additional information. What types of questions should I ask before beginning any new medication?
When I pick up my medications from the pharmacy, should I be aware of anything special? What's the best way to keep track of my medications? I have trouble remembering their names -- especially for medications that I took years ago.
I want to make a list of my medications. How far back should I go? Do I really need to include previous medications? My doctor often uses the Physician's Desk Reference to look up medications. Should I buy this book?
Show All Hide All Medical Records - Specialists I occasionally see a chiropractor for my low back pain. Would he be interested in the medical records from my family doctor? Do I need to tell my family doctor about him?
Show All Hide All Medical Records - Tests & Procedures What will my doctor say when I ask for my own medical records? I'm afraid they'll be angry with me.
I've asked my doctor for copies of my medical records, and his secretary said I couldn't have them. Do any laws prohibit me from getting my records? How do I go about collecting my medical records?
How can I avoid antagonizing my doctor when I ask for copies of my medical records? From now on, what's the best way to get copies of my new test results and reports?
Show All Hide All Medical Records - Vaccinations I don't remember when I had my last tetanus shot. How often do I need one?
How do I know if I should get a flu shot? If so, when should I get it? How can I keep track of my vaccinations so that I know I'm up-to-date?
Show All Hide All Preparing for Your Doctor Visit How should I prepare if my health buddy can't come with me to an important doctor visit?
What should I do if I'm not sure that I completely trust my doctor's treatment or advice? What else can I do to prepare for an office visit? How can I make sure I don't forget anything important?
Should I bring somebody with me for my office visit? I want to plan ahead for my next doctor visit, but I always seem to forget to bring something at the last minute. Can you give me a simple checklist of things to remember?
My husband usually comes along to my doctor appointments, but the nurse discourages him from entering the examination room. How should I handle this situation? I hate to bother my doctor, but sometimes an important question comes up. What's the best way to contact her?
I was just referred to a urologist because of an abnormal test result. At the appointment, I was shocked to find that the specialist had no information about me from my family doctor. Should I have taken anything with me? I value my doctor's advice, but I want my wishes to be known. Don't I have a right to be included in the decision-making process?
When faced with a difficult decision, I've often asked my doctor, What would you do in my situation? I get the feeling that this may not be the best way to decide. During the office visit, my doctor doesn't spend enough time with me to answer all my questions. What can I do about this?
I constantly read that I should take charge of my own health. Isn't my doctor supposed to do that? How should I prepare for my next doctor visit?
By the time I get to the doctor's office, I often forget when my symptoms started or the circumstances surrounding them. What's the best way to keep track of my medical concerns? I grew up believing that because doctors have so much training and education, they always know best. Isn't that true?
Show All Hide All Symptoms When I call the doctor, I tend to minimize my symptoms even if I'm really worried, because I don't want to sound like an alarmist. What do you advise?
Is it my imagination, or do men tend to ignore their symptoms more than women do? What can I do to get someone with serious complaints to the emergency room or to see a doctor?
Won't my doctor just think I'm crying wolf if I have too many complaints? I'm afraid he'll think I'm pushy or paranoid or tell me it's all in my head. How can I tell if something is seriously wrong with me? How do I know whether to go straight to the emergency room or wait for a doctor visit?
Show All Hide All Understanding Treatment Options Even though I have to learn about all my treatment choices, if my doctor knows me well, can't he recommend the treatment that's right for me?
I've grown up believing that doctors know best. So do I really need to get involved in decisions about my treatment? I've always relied on my doctor to suggest the right treatment for my medical problems. Do I really need to research my own conditions?
What is the best way to search for reliable and trusted health information for my family? Health information on the Internet is so overwhelming! How do I begin to use it to research my conditions?
Once I've researched my condition and my medical symptoms, what's the best way to discuss this information with my doctor? Can you name some reliable resources to help me research my own, and my family's, health problems?
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