How Can I Remember Everything the Doctor Tells Me?
Take notes, bring a friend or relative
Q. I get very nervous when I go to the doctor. How can I get the most out of a visit when I can't remember all the things he tells me?
A. Taking notes and bringing a friend or relative along to help ask questions and remember answers are both good ideas.
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Take notes when visiting the doctor.
For more tips, go to this federal website: ahrq.gov. Click on "Effective Health Care Program," then "Explore Your Treatment Options."
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Carole Fleck is a senior editor at the AARP Bulletin.
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