·Consider a doctor who is referred by your primary physician.
·Ask a nurse to recommend a good doctor. They work closely with doctors.
·Seek out doctors who are board certified.
·Look for a doctor with teaching responsibilities at a hospital
·Prepare a list of questions for your doctor candidate. Setup an appointment to interview the doctor and make sure the doctor candidate answers your questions completely.
·Is the doctor taking new patients?
·Is the doctor covered by your health plan? If the doctor is not covered by your health plan, can you afford to pay the extra costs?
·How much experience does a doctor have in treating your specific medical condition?
·What are the doctor's office hours? Are the hours convenient to your schedule? Does the doctor offer extended or weekend hours? Some do.
·How can you reach the doctor during an emergency? What other doctors will fill in if your primary doctor is unavailable?
·No good doctor should be insulted if you want a second opinion.
Source http://origin.bankrate.com/brm/news/advice/20030324a1.asp 1/2/2008
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