Monday, December 29, 2008

Health Tip: Finding a Family Physician

If you're trying to find a new family doctor, the American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions to help you choose the right one:

* Make sure you're comfortable around the doctor, and that you can speak with him or her freely.
* Look for a doctor who answers your questions thoroughly and clearly.
* Choose a doctor who spends time with you and doesn't make you feel rushed.
* Evaluate factors such as office hours, insurance, affiliated hospital, and office location. Do all of these things work with your schedule and lifestyle?

No comments: