It’s totally normal to feel nervous before seeing a health care provider (HCP). You may be embarrassed about the reason for your visit or worry that your symptoms mean something is seriously wrong. But it might help to know that a health care provider has…
Have you ever wondered what to ask your health care provider? Have you ever been unsure if you could ask something privately? Have you wanted to know more about your health? You’re not alone. Many teens, young adults and even older adults feel unsure about…
On Children’s Hospital Boston’s blog, Thriving, I read an entry by Dr. Sarah Teasdale about how health care providers often talk to their patients in medical language, and how confusing it can be for them. I agree. When I go to my HCP or I…