Clear communication between you and your doctor is essential to understanding and caring for your asthma.
Have you ever left your doctor's appointment feeling confused? Do all the different instructions to care for your asthma frustrate you? Do you worry that you are not taking your asthma medications correctly and the possible side effects that might result?
If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, the following articles may help you improve clear communication with your doctor and understand what you need to know, and what you need to do to become an informed, involved patient?
- Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Your Asthma
- How Did You Choose Your Doctor?
- 3 Questions To Ask At Every Doctor Visit
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A convenient way for doctors and patients to communicate is by email. Ordinary email is not HIPAA compliant, but there is an online service for medical communications, http://www.housedoc.us that’s free and open to all doctors and patients.