Ever leave the doctor's office confused or with unanswered questions? Talking to doctors and other medical professionals can be hard whether they're good at their jobs or not. We'll give you the tools to get more out of your appointments. We'll talk about how to choose a provider, prepare for your visit, ask the right questions, and get your provider's attention if they're not hearing you.

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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:05 The biggest misconceptions about the doctorpatient relationship
02:26 How to choose a doctor
03:58 How to prepare for a doctor’s appointment
06:34 Questions to ask about a diagnosis
08:05 Flagging research requests for your doctor
08:46 Getting a second opinion
09:20 What to do when your doctor is dismissive
11:52 Roleplay scenario 1
17:48 Roleplay scenario 2
21:06 Pick a word
21:31 Recap