On Connect, most of us see our PCP and specialists at least every year and some of us on a more regular basis. I often wonder what is the best way to communicate with my doctor. Considering the small window of opportunity I have in the doctor's office, I like to use my time as efficiently as possible. I'm sure that you do as well. In the U.S. News Health Newsletter, I saw these great ideas for approaching a doctor's appointment. Here is a copy of the summary of that article,

Tips for describing your medical symptoms

Narrate symptoms clearly and completely to help doctors pinpoint your medical issues:
Speak in your own words.
Be precise.
Use analogies.
Have basic medical tools at home.
Prep for your visit.
Draw attention to key symptoms.
Talk in terms of function.
Give context
Keep a log or journal.
Fill in your family history.
Help doctors connect the dots.

If you would like to read the full article, with each of these points described more fully, here is the link,
https://health.usnews.com/health-care/patient-advice/slideshows/how-to-describe-medical-symptoms-to-your-doctor