What's Up Doc : How to Get Your Doctor to Really Listen to You

Communication is the cornerstone of a strong doctor-patient relationship. This book is a guide to help you get the most out of your doctor visits with a minimum of misunderstanding and wasted time. Although your doctors? language may resemble your native tongue, doctors actually think and listen in a foreign language, unlike the lay person?s. They are trained to gather and analyze information in a methodical way. This book will help you get your information across clearly and succinctly. It will assist your doctors to do their job better, which is to diagnose, treat, and provide care. The better job your doctor does, the more you?ll benefit.