The Patient Playbook: 5 Steps to Optimize Your Doctor Visits!

In this episode of The Real GI Doc Show, Dr. Fred Gandolfo shares key tips for patients to enhance their doctor visits. Building on the previous episode, he highlights the importance of preparation and communication for productive appointments.

Dr. Gandolfo opens with a current events story about Dodgers pitcher Dustin May, who experienced a life-threatening esophageal tear after eating salad (article link below). 

Then switching gears, Dr. Gandolfo discusses five actionable strategies patients can use to improve their doctor visits:

1. Clearly articulating symptoms.

2. Bringing relevant medical records.

3. Preparing a prioritized list of questions.

4. Maintaining an updated medication list.

5. Choosing supportive companions.

By following these strategies, patients can improve communication with healthcare providers, leading to better care and outcomes.

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Link to NY Post article about Dustin May

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