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Episode 143: Speak Up at the Doctor’s Office: What Matters Most
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What happens in the exam room can shape much more than a diagnosis or treatment plan. The questions patients ask, the concerns they share, and the trust they build with their providers can all influence their healthcare decisions. In this episode,
Sandy speaks with Dr. Emily Boss, a pediatric ENT surgeon and researcher at Johns Hopkins, about how communication affects the care patients and families receive.
Dr. Boss explains how patients can prepare for an appointment, organize their medical history, communicate their biggest concern, and distinguish between medical evidence…
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