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@erikas
Erika, I would weigh how helpful he is in all different ways and if he is not just downright terrific in every way other than this "bedside manner" problem whereby he seems impatient to answer questions, I'd seek another doctor. My wife and I have the same pcp. We never waste his time, we understand he has other patients. But we do ask relevant and pertinent questions as they come up. When we have one we submit it to him through the patient portal online. He ALWAYS responds within 24 hours, often much less, with a thoughtful answer. He is very open to any suggestions we may have about our health issues and he often has good ideas of his own. If you decide to stay with your doctor, try to push him to answer ALL of you questions, that is part of his job. Best, Hank
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@erikas
Hi Erika, you came up in a conversation with Linda (my wife) about your statement that your doctor makes you feel like he does not have time for your questions. One thing that Linda said was that the first thing you should do before you go in to see your doctor is think of any questions you want to ask. Then write them down on a piece of paper, making them as succinct and to the point as possible. Take the list to the appt. Then, as soon as your doctor comes into the exam room, before he starts discussing anything with you, tell him "I have some questions" and whip out your list and fire away. Don't wait until he feels like he's done with you to ask your questions, do it right up front.
Now as far as questions that occur to you during the course of you appointment, there is where you just have to push to get those answered as well. But at least the list might address anything you thought of before going in. Linda thought this might be helpful to you and asked me to pass it along. Best to you, Hank