To make the patient feel at ease, a good doctor will attempt to ensure his/her patient’s comfort and satisfaction.
- The physician should reply to all enquires of the patient, even after the appointment is over. Should you call, the doctor should not refuse to respond to any follow-up enquiry.
- The doctor will let you choose the health care facility in case hospitalisation is required.
- If it is a male doctor, he will make a female patient feel comfortable in his presence.
- Not all doctors have labs or clinical tools at their disposal within their facility. You should be made aware of where these tests will be conducted.
- Your doctor should be able to answer all insurance related questions for you and describe where and how the claims will be sent. If the doctor’s services or treatment comes under the medical insurance bracket, you need to be informed about whether the doctor will release bills for the same from his/her office or if these will be issued from another facility?
As a prudent patient, it is better not to risk any examination on the very first visit to the practitioner. Carry a list of questions so that time is not wasted. A simple appointment with several healthcare providers and specialists is recommended before arriving at your final decision.
