Women: Get more out of your doctor's visit
For many people, visiting a doctor can be intimidating. There's the whole authority issue, plus the anxiety that comes with having to deal with a physical exam or possible bad news about a health condition. But according to CNN, women especially can be at risk for a less-than-helpful doctor's visit if they aren't careful.Some helpful tips:
- Ask questions, or bring someone with you who will.
- Go ahead and research your condition, but don't become overwhelmed by it.
- Recognize gender bias when it happens, and choose a different physician.
- Just the facts, ma'am! Don't interpret your symptoms for you doc, just describe them factually.
- Always trust your intuition.
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