Practical tools to help you navigate doctors, tests, treatments, and costs, so you can avoid pitfalls, make informed choices, and become an active partner in your care.
Have you ever left the doctor’s office feeling more confused than when you walked in? Nearly three out of four Americans say they have. Many hesitate to even raise their real concerns during the appointment.
In today’s hurried health system, the patients who fare best aren’t necessarily the wealthiest or luckiest; rather, they’re often the most prepared. They’re the ones who arrive with specific goals and make their needs known. In medicine, being your own advocate isn’t optional. It’s survival.
You Belong at the Table
For many people, seeing the doctor means listening quietly and following orders. That’s changing. National guidelines now call for “shared decision-making,” to which doctors bring their expertise and patients bring their values and preferences.
