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Reader Stories: Describe Your Relationship With Your Doctor

Your relationship with your doctor is as important as anything else you do to manage arthritis. It's essential that you have good communication with your doctor. You should be able to discuss all of your concerns. Your doctor should be available to you and be a good listener. When you leave your doctor's office, you should feel like you have matching goals for your treatment plan. You should not leave the office feeling frustrated.

Are you satisfied with the relationship you have with your doctor? Have you had to work at developing a good relationship with your doctor?

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Do you regularly see a rheumatologist?

Was relationship with your doctor good from the start?

Has relationship with your doctor improved over time?

Is it worth the trouble to find a good doctor?

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What do you value most about the relationship you have with your doctor? What's lacking? Is there room for improvement?

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How much of the good relationship is the patient's responsibility?

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If your relationship with your doctor is not good, should you stick with it? Is it worth the effort to work it out?

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