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Updated: 10:57 AM Jul 15, 2008
Reasons Why You Shouldn't Go To The Doctors Alone
Patients who bring a companion to their doctor's visits report a better, more informative experience. Posted: 7:34 AM Jul 15, 2008 |
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Patients who bring a companion to their doctor's visits report a better, more informative experience.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University reviewed surveys filled out by over 12,000 medicare beneficiaries.
They found close to 40 percent of participants were regularly accompanied by spouses or children to their doctor's visits.
Those who had a companion were more satisfied with their doctor's skills and communication, and reported a better experience overall.
Over 60 percent of companions helped with communication, and in most cases, were in better health than the patient.
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Posted by: me
on Jul 15, 2008 at 07:40 PM
I'm not elderly and I like someone to go. Sometimes I'm nervous or I don't understand all the terminology. The other person can listen objectively and hear what the patient does not. What does it hurt?
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Posted by: Anne
Location: Craven County
on Jul 15, 2008 at 02:40 PM
I have to totally agree with Anonymous here.My mom is elderly and she dosent fully undestand what the Doctor is saying to her.So it helps to have that extra *someone* there to have a better understanding.
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Posted by: Momof3
Location: Greenville
on Jul 15, 2008 at 09:26 AM
It sounds to me like the doctors realize that they can't skemp on the information with an extra set of ears there. Maybe those of us in the healthcare field need to make sure that each patient gets the same care and information, alone or accompanied by someone.
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