Creating a Positive Relationship
with Your Doctor

You want a doctor you can trust with your private situations or problems. Below is a summary of steps with resources to help you choose a doctor.

• Decide what you want in a doctor
• Check your health plan
• List Preferred doctors
• Check hospital quality
• Prepare for your first appointment
• Questions to ask
• Your final decision
• Learn more…

• How to Develop a Strong Patient-Doctor Relationship
  Here you’ll gain tips on how to build a partnership with your doctor through open communication and trust. Be prepared for appointments by accurately describing what you’ve been experiencing to ensure a worthwhile appointment. And be clear on what you need to do next.
• Making the Most of Your Appointment
  Many people are more satisfied with their health care if they share the responsibility with their health professionals. Your health professional is an expert on medical care, but you are the expert on yourself. Often there is more than one option for diagnosing or treating a condition. Click on the link above to find a variety of forms to assist you during and after your appointment.