Posted by ChrisK on October 18, 2001, at 4:31:58
In reply to Flakey patient image? How to overcome this?, posted by AnneL on October 17, 2001, at 9:18:19
I found that when seeing a new doctor it is easiest to write out your history regardless of which doctor may have treated you at the time. Just keep track of symptoms, possible diagnosis and of course the meds you have tried (whether successful or not). When I have seen new doctors they will usually give my list a cursury look and then start in with their own evaluation anyway. At least it's there and up front and you really don't have to say that you've seen 3 doctors through this time.
It doesn't have to be a full narative - just a list of the highlights.
BEst of luck to you,
Chris
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