Advocating at the Doctor’s Office

In an overloaded healthcare system with often-exhausted medical professionals, advocating for the healthcare you deserve is extremely important.

This is especially true for women when it concerns their reproductive health. Even more so for women who are members of minority groups.

Don’t let the fear of confronting your doctor with your own research keep you from questioning their decisions.

It is important to be invested in your own care, and to recognize that doctors are human too, and can make mistakes.

You are the number 1 expert of your own body!

If you have symptoms that you feel your doctor is dismissing, you are the one that is experiencing them.

Keep advocating until someone gives you consideration, it will always get you closer to an answer.

Sometimes if you are constantly communicating with your doctor, you may start to feel like you are exhausting them.

It is important to remember, this is their job. To be there for you and your healthcare needs is what they are they for.

Never be apologetic for addressing your healthcare needs.

Keeping your medical care organized is essential when seeing multiple different physicians.

Establishing a timeline of care will assist you in explaining your health concerns to new providers.

Bonus! It also shows confidence and makes it harder to dismiss you.

Your doctor is not above you. You are their equal.

Don’t be afraid to question, disagree, research, and seek multiple opinions.

Having feelings of trust and confidence in your doctor is key. Don’t settle!