 |
 |
Hi George Lussier > ... many of us find it difficult to talk with these > people ... > SOME IDEAS REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR > HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS > #1 ...attitude adjustment. > #2 Be prepared to answer a question with an honest response. > #3 Be prepared to ask questions. The interview is a two way street ... > I find it helpful to write down the questions in advance. That's probably the most important suggestion in a stack of good ideas & approaches. Most of us have difficulty remembering, and the stress of a consultation drives the questions out of our minds! :-) > #4 ...get to know your HCP by researching ... This can be difficult in UK, but not impossible. > And MOST IMPORANTLY you have the right to ask any HCP any reasonable > question. ANY QUESTION AT ALL, so long as it's relevant, reasonable or not,is my view! You left out one useful suggestion: Make sure you belong to one of the support groups with a bit of clout, so that in the event of not getting the right relationship with your HCP, your backup team will lean on him/her for you. -- Jeremy Browne, Hampshire, UK [log in to unmask] Shaking Hands BBS, Fidonet 2:252/160 (+44 1252 626233, also FAX)