5 Steps To Own Patient-Doctor Conversations
Ever felt ignored by your doctor? You’re not alone. Too often, patients are dismissed, misdiagnosed, or told their symptoms are “just stress.” In this video, we break down practical, powerful steps to advocate for yourself in the doctor’s office. From coming prepared with the right questions to knowing when to seek a second opinion, learn how to take control of your healthcare. We also explore real-life examples of patients who persisted and ultimately got the care they needed. Your health matters, and you deserve to be heard. Chapters 00:00 - 00:15 Intro 00:20 - 00:52 When Doctors Don't Listen 00:53 - 02:54 How to get what you need 02:55 - 02:31 Lupus Case Study 02:31 - 03:02 Close Out Keywords: Misdiagnosis, Diagnosis, dismissed symptoms, second opinion, Patient Advocacy, Self-Advocacy, Medical Gaslighting, Imaginary Illness, Bias, Diagnostic Technology, Limitations, Rare Diseases, Autoimmune Disorders, Autoimmune Disease, Dignity, Women's Health, Advances in Medicine, Sigmund Freud, Ancient Greece, Medical Mystery, Medical Mysteries, Toxic Mental Health, lasting damage, loss of trust in medical professionals, All In your head, take control of your healthcare References: Hibbard, J. H., & Greene, J. (2013). What the evidence shows about patient activation: Better health outcomes and care experiences; fewer data on costs. *Health Affairs*, 32(2), 207-214. Butalid, L., Verhaak, P. F., Boeije, H. R., & Bensing, J. M. (2014). Patients’ views on changes in doctor-patient communication between 1982 and 2001: A mixed-methods study. *BMC Family Practice*, 15(1), 1-8. Heritage, J., & Maynard, D. W. (2006). Communication in Medical Care: Interaction Between Primary Care Physicians and Patients. Cambridge University Press Laidsaar-Powell, R. C., et al. (2013). Physician-patient-companion communication and decision-making: A systematic review of triadic medical consultations. *Patient Education and Counseling*, 91(1), 3-13. -You, Y. N., et al. (2015). Evaluating surgeon performance at individual institutions: Second opinion and the quality of surgical care. *Annals of Surgery*, 261(5), 833-840. Malhotra, S., et al. (2020). *Rethinking Patient-Physician Communication: Preventing Medical Gaslighting*. JAMA.
