How to Find a New Doctor

Good little article in the health section of our paper on how to change doctors. Why would you want to leave your doctor? If you feel any of the following is happening to you when you visit your doctor then you might want to find a new doctor:

Feel ignored.

Friends or family don’t understand what is going on with you medically because you can’t explain it.

Many people hesitate to change doctors because they fear will have go through testing all over again. But that is not always the case. With your permission your new doctor can request your records, look at your history and formulate a plan of treatment without having to re-test.

Here are some recommendations on how to find a new doctor:

Ask someone you trust for a recommendation

Research reputable web site for information on your condition.

If you are older you may be looking for a doctor who is more familiar with problems that older people experience and you may also be looking for long term care information. See our post Are Long Term Care Premiums HSA Contributions

Want another great health tip read our post How to Have Healthy Eyes