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How To Deal With Bumps In The Doctor/Patient Relationship

A Doctor Cuts You Off, Or Dismisses Your Concerns, Or Talks Over Your Head

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Speak up. Let the doctor know the problem and how you feel about it. Don't attack the doctor as wrong. The doctor will be less defensive if you state the problem more in terms of how you are feeling about what she does or does not do, instead of focusing on her actions.

If the situation doesn't change, it could mean it's time for you to change doctors.


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