WORKING AS A TEAM you and your doctor


GET THE TALK STARTED: Talking to Your Doc


In just a few minutes, you’ll


be face-to-face with your doctor. Use these guides to help you make the most of your visit today.


What brought you to the doctor today? Whether you’re here with a new concern or you’ve had this health issue for some time, one thing is key for a successful visit: information. To figure out what the problem is and to create a treatment plan that works for you, your doctor needs information—from you.


Jot down your answers on a sheet of paper!


How to talk to your doctor about:


BLADDER CONTROL PROBLEMS I leak urine when I: • cough, sneeze or laugh • lift something • bend over or stand up


• do high-impact exercises like running or tennis


During a 24-hour period, I urinate eight or more times. (yes/no)


At night, I get up two or more times to urinate. (yes/no)


When I have to urinate, the urges are very strong and I have to go right away. (yes/no)


Sometimes I don’t make it to the bathroom in time. (yes/no)


I smoke. (yes/no) I eat/drink these foods most days:


• coffee, tea or other drinks with caffeine


• oranges, grapefruit or other citrus fruits and juices


• chocolate


• tomatoes or tomato-based products


• soft drinks • alcohol


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FALL 2010 | HEALTHY ADVICE 23 How to talk to your doctor about:


CHOLESTEROL High cholesterol runs in my family. (yes/no)


If yes, my _________________ (family member[s]) have high cholesterol.


Heart disease runs in my family. (yes/no)


If yes, my _________________ (family member[s]) have these problems with their heart: ________________________.


I smoke. (yes/no)


I exercise _________minutes, _________ days a week.


The type of exercise I do is ________________________.


I have _________ alcoholic drinks _________times a week.


I eat fatty or fried foods _________ days a week.


I have diabetes. (yes/no)


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