PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Do you have a conversation with your doctor when you are in the office for an examination? If so, do you ask many questions? If you don't, you can be missing out on a great opportunity. Effective communication with your doctor may be the most important thing for your health.
For example, if there are medications that you take regularly, one of the best things you can do is ask about them. You can go over the individual prescriptions and also ask if the combination can cause any problems.
This is great information and it opens up the door for more questions and conversation. The more you know about your health, the more you can be a truly active participant in your own care.
KYW Newsradio's Medical Reports are sponsored by Independence Blue Cross.
