4 Toxic Ways Doctors Dismiss Their Patients' Concerns
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If you encounter one of these scenarios at an appointment, here's how to advocate for yourself.
Doctors typically have their patients’ best interests at heart. However, there are also times when people leave appointments without any solutions or validation. Learning how to stand up for yourself at the doctor’s office is unfortunately a necessary skill — even though you may not give it much thought until you find yourself feeling misunderstood at your appointment.
When I initially sought help for my depression, my doctor at the time insisted on getting me on medications. In our very short appointment, he got me started on strong antidepressants. I was a teenager at the time, and I never thought to question his judgment. He didn’t warn me about the side effects before I started taking them, or the withdrawal I experienced when I abruptly stopped. This was my first time seeing a doctor who didn’t take the time to figure out what was best for me. And it certainly wouldn’t be my last.
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