A doctor/​patient rela­tion­ship is a very impor­tant one built on mutual trust and under­stand­ing. Your doc­tor is an expert in the field of med­i­cine and you are the expert on you. It is impor­tant for you to tell your doc­tor your con­cerns in a con­cise and thor­ough man­ner so he or she can make the best deci­sions on your behalf. Being as active in your health deci­sions as pos­si­ble will lead to the best outcomes.

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