Experiencing a medical error can be frightening. It might delay your recovery and take a toll on your body. A lesser-known consequence is the trust you may lose in your doctor. Experiencing a medical error is bound to make a patient feel violated and unheard. While navigating the complex seas of finding a new health care provider, allow your past to inform you decision. Look for a doctor that listens to what you and your body have been through.
If you are wary about finding a new physician because of a prior bad experience, try out these tips:
1). Have someone accompany you to the appointment
Having a partner or friend join you on a visit to a new doctor can make you feel more comfortable, and that person can serve as another set of eyes and ears.
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