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It can't hurt to ask. I believe patients need to be assertive (not aggressive) in asking questions and becoming fully informed. It seems many doctors give the minimum amount of information but will go deeper if you ask them to.

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cassava | @cassava | Sep 19 9:25pm

It is so important to keep on top of your health and that of your family. I know from bitter experience. I have always questioned my doctor and researched any answer(s) he gave me. Often the answers he gave me were wrong or incomplete.
My beloved husband didn't. He always said the doctor knows best! He just said you are not a doctor! Quite right but GP's are overworked and sometimes overlook important pointers.
It mad me both angry and sad that a diagnosed condition by him (leaking heart valve) has progressed to an enlarged heart and damaged kidneys and liver. His prognosis is poor.
Anyone should do their OWN research and if unsure "pester" their doctor.

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