10 Questions for Your Physician (Part 2)

Recently, The Arthritis & Infusion Center posted Part I of the Top Ten (10) Questions you should know when you go to visit your doctor.  In this second edition, we’ll look at other information you need to consider. 

As the most tenured Rheumatologist in Bay County, Dr. Hulon Crayton has always made it a point to a) educate his patients as to their various conditions, and b) encouraged them to be active participants in their treatment plan.  More importantly, one of Dr. Crayton’s gifts is to really listen to what his patients are saying, which helps him with an accurate diagnosis.  According to the US Department of Health & Human Services, the next set of questions you should ask Dr. Crayton include:

• What are the possible complications to this procedure?
• Which hospital do you recommend should I need additional care?
• How do you spell the name of the drug you are prescribing?
• Are there any side effects to this medication?
• Will this medicine interact with medicines I’m already taking?

In addition to these suggestions, The Arthritis & Infusion Center has compiled an article about how important it is to bring all your medications to your firstappointment with Dr. Crayton. REMEMBER:  Pain is NOT normal!  We can help!  If you are suffering from painful joints, call us today to get these, and any other questions you may have, answered.  Good medical care is a partnership, so join us today! 

10 Questions for Your Physician (Part I)

At The Arthritis & Infusion Center, we are always looking for ways to improve the quality of life for our patients who suffer from rheumatological diseases (Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, psoriasis, fibromyalgia, and lupus, to name just a few).  When people first present to our office, there are various items they need to bring with them.  In addition, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, there are ten (10) questions you should ask during your appointment.  In this article, we are going to cover the Top Five (5) questions on which to focus your attention:

• What is this test for?
• Ask the Dr. Crayton:  How many times have you done this procedure?
• When can I expect to receive the results of this test?
• Why do I need this treatment? And,
• Are there any alternatives to this procedure/test?

 

When you open the lines of communication between you and your physician, by being totally prepared prior to your appointment, such information can actually help you feel better, take better care of yourself, and may even save your life.  The more information you can provide to your doctor, regarding your condition and previous history, the better the outcomes to your overall health.  REMEMBER:  Pain is NOT normal.  We can help!  Contact The Arthritis & Infusion Center for more information regarding the various treatment alternatives you can expect to improve you quality of life.