Talk to your doctor
Advocate for your health and get the answers you need from your doctor.
the scenario
try to:
- Describe what's bothering you
- Ask questions about your health
- Mention when it started
- Ask about treatment options
How the call starts
In murmur, Dr. Smith's Office picks up. This is the first thing you hear, and a line you can answer with.
them
Good morning, this is Dr. Smith's office. How may I help you?
you
hi, i'm calling about some symptoms i've been having
What to cover
- Describe what's bothering you
- Ask questions about your health
- Mention when it started
- Ask about treatment options
Write these down before you dial. Build a script for this call with your own details.
Rehearse it once first
Reading a checklist is the easy part. Saying it to someone who answers back is where calls go wrong. In murmur you make this call out loud, the other side reacts, and afterwards you see which of these goals you hit.