From eating in the waiting room to going without a mask, these are the biggest etiquette mistakes you're making at the doctor's office.
If your appointment falls close to a mealtime, it may be tempting to bring something to eat for the waiting room. However, Windsor says you should never bring food to a medical appointment.
"The smell may linger for hours and may be unpleasant or nauseating for people who are sick," she points out. If you're bringing a snack to quell your own nausea, that's a different story. Choose something simple, such as bread or a banana, which will soothe your symptoms without affecting others.Any time you schedule a visit to the doctor, you should come prepared with a list of concerns, questions, medications, and any other pertinent information your medical provider may need.
"Doctors are under so much pressure to churn through their patient lists, there is not a lot of time for small talk and warm up conversation," explains."Be ready to review your list as soon as the doctor asks. Often patients' minds go blank when they finally see the doctor, which is why the list is so important."
Hirst agrees, adding,"The more information you can provide to the doctor, the better the doctor will be able to diagnose and treat your issue."
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