It’s as if, we’re in a recession so our bosses have the right to treat us however they want and blackmail us with the threats of job loss if we don’t agree to be slaves for no benefits. I think they should understand that if they had a better attitude towards their staff and included services such as occupational health, their staff would appreciate them more, get better quicker when they were ill, be more productive in the work place and not have to plot on a full time basis as to how to get out of the job as quickly as possible, as many people I know are doing.

Be Well Prepared for Your Appointment
It is commendable to be prepared in advance while visiting your doctor. Bring a list of medicines along with their dosage you are currently taking. If you have taken some non-prescribed medicines, do tell him about it. Don’t forget to take your test reports, vitamins, your medical records and x-rays along with you. If you are allergic to some specific kind of medication, let your doctor know.

Ensure A Healthy Interaction With Your Doctor
To start a healthy interaction with your doctor, give a brief introduction of your current and past health conditions. Brief your doctor a little bit about your personal and professional life. In case any of these are affecting your health, let him know. You doctor can help you in restoring your health and regaining your confidence.

Inform Your Doctor About Every Minute/Severe Health Disorder
If you have some routine problems like headaches, anxiety, forgetfulness or back pain but have not been referred to a doctor yet considering them as not so severe problems, you are wrong. Make a note of all such problems including their frequency and the intensity of pain you felt. Discuss them with your doctor and also inform them if you have been suffering from sleeping disorders. If you have suffered from any sort of eating disorder, bring it to the notice of your doctor.

Feel Free While Talking To Your Doctor
Hiding any vital information related to your health could lead to serious problems. So share every desirable information with your doctor and try to be honest. It might be possible that your doctor asks some questions that are embarrassing enough to give you a high blood pressure. Don’t be too shy and reluctant while answering such questions. Be straight forward, lying to your doctor can again lead to threatening health risks.

Do Not Get Bothered By Medical Terminologies
Doctors often use medical terminologies while explaining the diagnosis. Be honest and ask anything you cease to understand, it is quiet obvious to miss out on those medical terms. If you maintained silence, your doctor will assume you understand everything. So it is far better to interrupt them in between, rather than not speakingl.

Give Your Doctor An Attentive Listening
Make sure to understand all the instructions from the doctor clearly. Write them on a piece of paper if you cannot recall them. You can even use a recording machine to record those instructions. If you want some more time to talk to your doctor, tell him about it. If he cannot afford to give you the extra time, try to schedule another appointment with him.