You finally got a doctor's appointment. Here's how to get the most out of it
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s not unusual for a 20-something to text Mom in a panic from the doctor’s office, seeking help answering a question. And patients of any age can struggle to recall all their medicines — or forget to mention a concern. Getting the most out of a doctor’s visit requires some advance preparation. Even the professionals plan ahead. “It is really hard — even for me as a doctor going to see my own family doctor — to remember the things that I wanted to bring said...
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