As we age, we are more likely to need the services of health care professionals. These will probably be recommended by your Primary Care Physician (PCP) in response to a change in your medical condition. If you are not getting the recommendation from your PCP there are couple of things you need to consider when choosing a specialist.
The first and foremost issue to settle is whether or not the MD is Board Certified in their specialty. Any licensed physician is able to treat any person for any disease but most will focus in a particular area of medicine. They will also participate in additional education regarding the most current treatment of this area of focus. The very best will become Board Certified. This will include additional testing and continuing education to keep up with the latest standards of practice.
The other issue to resolve is how well do you interact with the MD? If you do not feel comfortable working with the doctor or cannot communicate well your care will not be the best. Always take the time to find the doctor who makes you feel that you are important enough to listen to.
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