How do I get my doctor to actually listen to me?
You shouldn’t need a medical degree to explain what’s happening in your own body.
The WHAT DO I SAY? Doctor Visit Cheat Sheet gives you simple words and questions to use when you’re trying to explain your symptoms, don’t feel heard, or aren’t sure what to ask next.
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Simple words and questions for clearer conversations with your doctor.
Free guideYou’re explaining what’s going on. But the conversation still isn’t going anywhere.
You tell your doctor what you’ve been experiencing. They ask a few questions. Maybe they order labs, tell you everything looks normal, or recommend waiting to see what happens.
And you’re left thinking:
- Okay… but what does that mean?
- What are we looking for?
- Does this explain what I’ve been feeling?
- What happens if the labs are normal?
- What am I supposed to do if this keeps happening?
You’re not trying to tell your doctor how to do their job. You just want to get beyond the surface-level exchange and have a real conversation about what’s happening with your health.
That’s why the WHAT DO I SAY? Doctor Visit Cheat Sheet isn’t just a list of things to say. The words and questions inside are designed to help you explain what you’re experiencing, understand your doctor’s thinking, and get clearer on what happens next.
Get more out of the conversation with your doctor.
The WHAT DO I SAY? Doctor Visit Cheat Sheet walks you through five common points in a doctor visit where the right words or questions can help you give your doctor more context, understand their thinking, and get clearer on what happens next.
- 1
When you’re trying to explain what’s happening
Help your doctor understand what has changed, what you’re experiencing, and why it concerns you.
- 2
When you feel like your symptoms are being brushed off
Make sure you understand how your doctor is looking at the concern and that they understand why it still matters to you.
- 3
When everything looks “normal,” but you still don’t feel normal
Understand what the result tells you, what it doesn’t, and what happens if your symptoms continue.
- 4
When you don’t understand the answer you’re being given
Get the explanation you need to understand what it means for you.
- 5
When the appointment is ending and you’re not sure what happens next
Leave clearer on the plan, when to follow up, and what to do if something changes.
You don’t have to be your own doctor.
You don’t need to know all the medical terms or have everything figured out before your appointment. You just need a better way to help your doctor understand what you’re experiencing and to get the clarity you need from the conversation.
The WHAT DO I SAY? Doctor Visit Cheat Sheet can help.
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