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My first goal would be to see of the new doctor has an open mind. This is important when trying to find a solution of an issue if the standard medical approaches do not solve the problem. Then meds becomes the solution of choice which only hides the problem. This is when you need a doctor who is willing to discuss solutions/causes that are outside of his realm. No doctor can keep up with the multitude of studies, cures, etc. that are out there so if the patient has done research that suggests a possible solution a good doctor should be open to discuss and go over the research with the patient. Most doctors won't do this but there are some out there that will. Unfortunately our medical society is too much into using drugs to cure/hide the real cause of problems. Myself, I want solutions and not band aids for medical issues.

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I really like how you put this. When a person has a difficult diagnosis, I find when I can find a doctor who is able to listen well (as I sometimes need to verbally process information and ask questions) it really makes a wonderful difference! I need to take time before an appointment to be prepared and I utilize emailing between appointments, also. It takes time, effort, patience and sometimes some insistence with medical facilities to get where you need to be. It can be tiring and rewarding when you find the right combination.