cancer tips with meeting w/ dr
April 10, 2008
Top 10
Dr. Bill Lloyd: 10 to Remember in Dr./Patient Mtgs
10. Don’t go alone-Witnesses inspire dialogue and takes notes
9. Be Positive-Communicate eagerness for mutually satisfying resolution
8. Pencil and Paper-Don’t trust memory!
7. Know Your Stuff-Review patient education you’ve been given
6. Set a Goal-By end of meeting, you’ve agreed to ___?
5. Bring Reprints-Bring copies of info you want to share with Dr.
4.Prepare Questions-Don’t let the mtg end until your questions are answered
3. Stop the Clock!-Don’t accept medical gobbledy gook. Ask for clarification
2. Rules of Treatment-Do you understand risk-benenfits, complications, alternatives?
1. Preserve Nuclear Option-If your dr. won’t compromise, ask for a referral/second opinion
