In this episode I talk through how to getting the most out of the limited time slot you get with your family doctor.
PART I - PREPARING THE HISTORY
Preparation is key when it comes to seeing your doctor. Take a moment in the waiting room to think about your problem. You might want to think about how it started, is it getting better or worse, are there any triggers, is there anything associated with it. Take a think about any solutions that you may have tried. All too often, nothing is done by patients, but sometimes trying a solution such as an anti-inflammatory medication for knee pain, can help the doctor to work out the diagnosis. If you’re forgetful it might be worthwhile bringing in a list of symptoms for your problem. It may be that you have more than one problem, if this is the case, inform your doctor at the start of the consult to work out which is the priority problem and which can be reviewed at a later time if time does not permit.
PART II - PREPARING FOR EXAMINATION
Now that you have succinctly and coherently put across your problem, your doctor may then interact with you through a number of ways. They may ask you questions whilst you are talking to help keep the conversation on track and to obtain any important salient details about your problem, aiding them with their thought process. Your doctor may then wish to perform an examination. Sometimes this is not always necessary, however if you suspect an examination may be required it’s important to consider this during your preparation. For example, if you have knee pain, your doctor may need to examine your knee, so think about how easy it will be to access your knee with your attire. It might be that you are coming in for an intimate examination, and for this you may need to prepare appropriately with washing or attire.
Once your doctor has performed an examination they may request some further tests, this could take the form of blood tests or radiology to name a few. In these situations, results can take around 2-3 days and you may be required to return at a later date. In some situations like this, the doctor may be unable to give you a diagnosis straight away and so your patience is appreciated. You could use the opportunity of having to return as a time to reflect on your problem and think about whether you have missed anything or want to clarify something with the doctor. Following on from this, be sure to check your understanding at the end of every consultation. Sometimes doctors use medical language or jargon, that is hard to understand. As a habit, I always go through reports or results with picture aids to ensure patient understanding. Generally, if you ask your doctor for clarification on something, they will be happy to help.
Finally, know that the doctor has your back. Remember the doctor has taken a hippocratic oath to do you no harm and to provide you with the best form of treatment that is suitable for your condition. You should generally seek advice from your primary medical practitioner as they know your history well. However, if you feel uncertain about something the doctor has said or you want a second opinion, it is ok to do this. Most of the time, the management will be the same as your usual doctor, which helps to reinforce and reassure the patient-doctor relationship. However, on very rare occasions, I, as a second opinion doctor have found there to be outliers, where I have changed the management to save lives. This goes back to preparation, very often when you see the second opinion doctor, you may have a better understanding of your problem and so when you portray your symptoms for a second time, it may lead the doctor in a different direction.
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In today’s episode I take you behind the scenes at a medical and dental centre on the Gold Coast, Australia. This medical centre caters for all your medical needs. It has a fully functioning treatment room that can provide for skin excisions, vaccinations, cosmetic medicine and PRP injections. The General Practitioner consult rooms are spacious and accomodate all aspects of medicine, from a tissue to cry on to a cervical smear. Not only is this, there is an in house dental lab that produces dentures, as well as a dentist for all your dental needs, I even get my teeth checked.
I talk to the brains behind this fusion medical centre, Dr Nidhi, and find out how she came up with the idea, the challenges of running a successful medical centre and how she unwinds at the end of the day.
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What Happens Inside A Medical Centre: https://youtu.be/4DitUGWWBSg
Day In The Life Of A Family Doctor: https://youtu.be/pmTRtyyJ3OY
Work With Me As A Family Doctor: https://youtu.be/jqnM6fkG-f8
How Medical Centres Keep Safe: https://youtu.be/VGmEL0FvH9U
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Dr Nora 💉
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Join me as we share and discuss with you the journey of what it’s like being a family doctor.
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Medical Centre Tour: https://youtu.be/4DitUGWWBSg
Rural Doctor: https://youtu.be/g3zpI-D1k94
Take care and stay healthy 😊
Dr Nora x
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Join me in part 2 of the series ‘A Day in the Life of a General Practitioner in Surfers Paradise’. In this episode I talk through how to manage time and staff efficiently as well as eliciting the all important information from my patients. Very often patients present with a hidden agenda, which if probed sensitively and carefully can illicit a deeper problem. A typical example that I find is those who present for a repeat prescription but may often be suffering from depression and find it hard to talk about. This is a skill that is acquired and relies on having patience and a listening ear, a skill that I have honed throughout the years.
Also in the episode, I talk about the importance of having regular health checks such as sexual health screens after, before or during a relationship. These infections should be detected and treated early, as some sexually transmitted infections such as Chlamydia, may have no symptoms and can cause fertility issues in females later down the line.
As you will see, my day presents me with a wide number of presentations and procedures which I find exhilarating and makes me proud to be a family doctor serving my local community.
COMPANION VIDEOS
Doctor in Paradise Part 1: https://youtu.be/pmTRtyyJ3OY
Home Fitness: https://youtu.be/C05Z7dAOlyY
Rural GP: https://youtu.be/g3zpI-D1k94
Urban GP: https://youtu.be/HH_9i0M2xAI
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Life as a General Practitioner can be exhilarating, from not knowing what is coming through the door to being a detective when listening and examining patients. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes with me to see what a typical day is like.
In the morning, I kick start my day with a cup of coffee and prepare my equipment on my desk, which comprises of my stethoscope, pen and a bottle of water. I then spend some time checking through my results inbox and see which results should be dealt with urgently or routinely. After this, I take a look at my appointment book so that I have an understanding of what to expect during the day and how to pace myself. Then it’s time to see my lovely patients.
During this particular day, I had a mixed bag of presentations, from routine medical consults, to cosmetic injectables to family planning procedures. In the middle of the day I usually have a long lunch break, however on this day I chose to spend a little more time with my cosmetic injectable patient and you’ll find the treatment video online very soon. The variety of my day makes it very exciting and I thoroughly enjoy the different cases I see. Throughout the day I always ensure that I’m staying hydrated and have time to reflect and write up my notes as I see my patients.
COMPANION VIDEOS
Rural GP: https://youtu.be/g3zpI-D1k94
Urban GP: https://youtu.be/HH_9i0M2xAI
Christmas Special: https://youtu.be/bjbi91Gd5AQ
Natural Lip Filler: https://youtu.be/RsxDQS3FYLY
STETHOSCOPE
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Take care and stay healthy,
Dr Nora 💉
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