Episode 16: Shared Decision Making The Provider and Patient Relationship

Do you find yourself stressed when you think of your next provider visit?  Will you have time to ask the questions on your mind?  What if you don’t understand the responses, should you ask for clarification?

Your provider sees you for that 20–30-minute visit and yet YOU live with yourself everyday 24 hours and seven days a week, no one knows YOU better than you!

Don’t let a rushed visit or intimidation set in…take control of your visit and work in partnership with your provider…it takes both of you to accomplish your health goals and live your best life.

What we will discuss:

1.  Finding the Right Provider for YOU!
2. Preparing for Your Visit – Key Tips to Make Sure Your Questions and Concerns are Addressed.
3. During the Visit and Post Visit – Key Tips for Follow Up and Tracking

Resources:

Good Patient-Provider Relationship proves to Boost Outcomes

5 Principles to Build Positive Patient-Provider Relationships

21 Questions Doctors Wish Their Patients Would Ask

Choosing a Doctor Quick Tips

Share and View Health Data in the Health App

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Sandy Kibling Get Savvy... Demystifying Healthcare

Sandy is a health care professional having served in numerous roles including physician consulting and working for a large healthcare insurance company. She has worked on the frontline addressing physician and subscriber issues and has heard first-hand the frustration and concern about affordability and navigating a complicated healthcare system.

Sandy’s passion is to create a trusted source with Get Savvy…Demystifying Healthcare a podcast that breaks down the complexity of healthcare and empowers consumers to navigate the healthcare system.