Categories: LIFE

10 Things Every Doctor Finds Annoying

Photo by goodluz from Shutterstock
  • When patients reveal a problem as the visit is ending – When you visit the doctor, you have three opportunities to mention the purpose of the visit: when you make the appointment and the receptionist asks, when the nurse who checks you in asks, and when the doctor comes and asks what concerns you have. It’s important to be completely honest about your symptoms, otherwise, you might end up with the wrong diagnosis.
  • When patients are on the phone during their appointment – A doctor’s time with each patient is already limited, not to mention the sudden emergencies or administrative tasks. If on top of that, you add speaking on your phone, the experience loses its purpose.
  • When patients suggest they already know everything about a health topic because they’ve Googled it – One doctor opened up about this matter: “I’ve had patients come in who demand LASIK when cataract surgery would be the better option.” You have to trust your doctor’s expertise. If all we needed to diagnose were a few Google searches, why would doctors sacrifice so many years to study the depths of medicine?
  • When patients try to squeeze multiple appointments into one visit – Any annual physical is about how your doctor can prevent future illness, while follow-up visits are for addressing specific problems. Don’t try to get a physical when you’re visiting a doctor for a particular concern.
  • When patients don’t prioritize what problems they want to bring up – If you come with more than one concern, your doctor might have trouble evaluating any or even all of them.

Page: 1 2 3
Share
3 years ago

Recent Posts

  • CORONAVIRUS

4 Things Doctors Want You to Know About Flurona

Unfortunately for us, Covid-19 won't be giving us a break in 2022 either. The new… Read More

2 years ago
  • HEALTH TIPS

8 Habits We Can Learn From Doctors To Avoid The Flu

During the winter, doctors have lots of patients that are often sick. They either have… Read More

2 years ago
  • HEALTH TIPS

Top 10 Conditions You Need To Worry About This Winter

Although the crisp winter air is a reason for joy for many winter lovers, if… Read More

2 years ago
  • HEALTH TIPS

8 Body Parts You’re Cleaning Too Often

Certain body parts don't need to be squeaky clean. Although stepping into a warm, steaming… Read More

2 years ago
  • CORONAVIRUS

5 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Catch the New COVID

There are lots of things we still don't understand about the new coronavirus. The virus… Read More

2 years ago
  • SYMPTOMS

13 Signs Your Lungs Are Trying to Send You

When something is off with our lungs, it will be easier to notice than with… Read More

3 years ago