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Build Alliances With The Medical Team
The relationships we were able to build with our dad’s medical team helped make him more than just another patient - they all knew he was our dad. It's important to build these alliances whenever you can. Help your parent get that little extra care and show the medical team your appreciation for the difficult job they’re doing.
Here’s an idea from the FDA: When the doctor is writing out a prescription, ask to have the name spelled out, and write it down, along with the dosage directions, right there in the doctor’s office. Take these notes with you to the pharmacy to prevent any mistakes that might possibly result from the pharmacist’s not being able to decipher the doctor’s handwriting.
"Finding Dr. Right for a Serious Diagnosis" by Jane E. Brody, The New York Times
"What to Expect from Your Doctor" by Elizabeth Cohen, CNN.com
"Know When It's Time to Fire Your Doctor" by Elizabeth Cohen, CNN.com
"What to Expect from Your Doctor" by Elizabeth Cohen, CNN.com
"Know When It's Time to Fire Your Doctor" by Elizabeth Cohen, CNN.com