{"id":14564,"date":"2021-01-08T15:51:59","date_gmt":"2021-01-08T20:51:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hancockregionalhospital.org\/?p=14564"},"modified":"2021-01-08T15:51:59","modified_gmt":"2021-01-08T20:51:59","slug":"eight-steps-toward-better-communication-with-your-healthcare-provider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hancockhealth.org\/ja\/2021\/01\/eight-steps-toward-better-communication-with-your-healthcare-provider\/","title":{"rendered":"Eight Steps Toward Better Communication with Your Healthcare Provider"},"content":{"rendered":"
Hey, here\u2019s news: Women aren\u2019t daintier than men. Obvious? Sure, but for most of modern medicine, research and training was male-focused, and the repercussions <\/a>have been dramatic. Throw pervasive gender bias into the healthcare disparity stew, and you get a lot of women not receiving the care they need.<\/p>\n

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That\u2019s not the responsibility of patients, and we\u2019re working hard to make sure our medical professionals are sensitive to women\u2019s needs, their unique symptoms, and changing their well-documented expectations that they won\u2019t be heard.<\/p>\n

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Still, communication is always a two-way street, and talking with a physician can be challenging. You\u2019re often engaged in that conversation because something hurts, you don\u2019t feel right, or you\u2019re worried about a physical change. Worry is a tough place to start.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019ll get more from your appointment with some tips that help you communicate clearly and move toward understanding with your physician.<\/p>\n

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