Interesting Article: Ten Mistakes People Make At Their Doctor's Visits

[Bet117]

healthgrades.com/right-care...

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That may be the best list for patients I've seen. Not every one of the 10 things is needed at every appointment but it's a great place to start.

[Bet117 NKF Ambassador in reply to Hidden]

Thanks! Hopes it helps and reaches many!

[Bet117 NKF Ambassador in reply to Hidden]

Absolutely, Mr._K, but it is a foundation of ideas!

B..

[AuntMishee]

This list is very helpful. I will definitely consider it when I go to my nephrologist tomorrow. Thank you.

[Bet117 NKF Ambassador in reply to AuntMishee]

AuntMishee,

I'm so glad! Stay positive, print out your labs, check off any flags or areas of concern and discuss. It will all be good!

Please reach out and let me know the outcome!

B..

[EYatNKFSvdMYLIF]

Hi there Bet117!

This is an excellent article. Another title of it could be: "Words I would say to my younger self." This article is great for younger people like I was at age 36, who have never been ill, or always worked jobs that didn't provide insurance. When you suddenly become ill, it can send you in a tailspin as there are so many new life adjustments all at once. This will save people ill or healthy a lot of time and give them a sense of control knowing what mistakes to avoid as these are all so common. Thank you so much for your considering sharing this. This is a great reminder for myself as well as this is a great way to center yourself when you are under so much incredible stress. I bookmarked this article for myself. Also, I never knew Healthgrades had articles. I only looked them up for doctor ratings. Thank you for that education as well!

So good to see you!

Have a great day!

[Bet117 NKF Ambassador in reply to EYatNKFSvdMYLIF]

Thanks, Katie!

If one life is touched than it is all worth it!

Will be in touch!

B..

[AnneEG]

I wasn't allowed to read this article in my area ie member of the EU. The UK left the EU a few days ago!

[Nannie-C in reply to AnneEG]

Just been told the same!

[AnneEG in reply to Nannie-C]

Are you in the UK?

[Nannie-C in reply to AnneEG]

Yes.

[AnneEG in reply to Nannie-C]

Can I ask do you live in or near Dundee. I'm in Anstruther.

[Nannie-C in reply to AnneEG]

I’m in Scone.

[Allank]

thanks for sharing - I would add - recognizing the doctor is a joke and not running away fast , find another

[Bet117 NKF Ambassador in reply to Allank]

Thanks for taking the time to reach out to me, Allan.

I hope that it serves as a guide to its audience.

Lol. Maybe note joke, but adding up to not doing their job is about the size of it and you as the patient deserve better care.

B.

[FlowerPreciousLover]

Thanks for this link, Bet!

All 10 are important but perhaps most significant to me of all of them is the last #10 sentence:

"Remember, being proactive gives you more control over your care".

[Bet117 NKF Ambassador in reply to FlowerPreciousLover]

Absolutely, Flower Precious Lover!

All about working as a team! I agree with the #10 as well. Hope that it guides many.

Thanks for reaching out!

B.

[AndrewT]

Dear Bet117,

I have just 'Clicked', this link and been told that I can't access this- as my country is 'Member of the European Union'. Firstly, as of a few days ago, we are NOT and Secondly what Difference should THAT make anyway?

Can you please advise me further? Many thanks

AndrewT

[Bet117 NKF Ambassador]

Hi Andrew,

Let me get back to you. Luckily one of my closest friends is a resident of the UK, let me check in with her.

I am also going to try to send this to you in a private message and see if you can open it from there.

Sit tight!

B..

[AnneEG in reply to Bet117]

I had the same problem!

[Bet117 NKF Ambassador]

Let's see if this works. Will send it to you in a private message.

Let me know!

Best,

B.

[AnneEG in reply to Bet117]

Hi Bet still won't work but thanks anyway. I can't send private messages as this was my daughters phone and I don't know her email address.

[horsie63]

As great as the article was I have to wonder even if people read this will they really take the time and effort to do what's best? I'm 58 and I've known for years what a healthy diet, exercise, good sleep, etc. could do for a person. I've never been overweight so even though I "knew" better I still ate at McD's, ate chips, and pretty much anything I wanted to. Not so much on the veggie side as I don't really like most but I'd eat fruit, and the occasional steak and baked potato. Drank milk and ate cheese and yogurt, at least until I found I was lactose intolerant. So all the articles in the world did me no good. I ignored my BP thinking it was "white coat" related. Now I take 3 different meds and it's under control. Americans are wonderful at ignoring things until a health concern pops up. While the information gathered here is fantastic you are basically preaching to the choir as no one comes here without a preexisting reason.

[Bet117 NKF Ambassador in reply to horsie63]

Horsie,

Very true; everyone has a family history to be aware of if not a pre- existing condition.

Many people; not only Americans dismiss alot or think that it won't happen to them until it does, which is a shame. When you are of that mindset, even a doctor's threat, forget an article won't work.

I feel that moderation is the key. Years ago, I was craving a York Peppermint like no one's tomorrow. Seriously.

That's when I had an. " Ah ha!" moment.

I would rather be thin and wear a size 6 than needing to eat this whole piece of candy.

I broke the candy in half, went directly to the trash can and threw half of it away. Have done similar ever since.

I am now plant based and eat healthy. I still use portion control.

I'm grateful that you were identified and are being treated for these conditions; go forward in your life, not backward.

Keeping these conditions from hounding you and progressing is what is most important.

We're all in this together#

Bet

[horsie63 in reply to Bet117]

I see it every day. At work we have access to a very nice fitness center that I is free to employees. I know of only 2 of the 30 people in the office who use it. Half of the employees are overweight. The saying you can lead a horse to water but can't make it drink is true.

[Bet117 NKF Ambassador in reply to horsie63]

Very true, but bear in mind that exercise is just a part of things; the food choices and portions are the bigger picture.

[horsie63]

Yep and I’ve seen what they eat. But I’m not in charge of their life all I can do is set a good example.

[Bet117 NKF Ambassador in reply to horsie63]

Lol very true; it comes down to choices.It's taking care of yourself.