Find The Right Doctor
When you have the names of several doctors who seem to meet your requirements, call their offices. Introduce yourself and explain that you are looking for a physician. You will probably talk with a receptionist or medical assistant, but this person should be willing and able to answer your questions about cialis. Be sure to note the receptionist’s attitude and tone of voice. Is it friendly and concerned? Are your questions answered willingly and directly? The way you are greeted and how your questions are answered will give you a good sense of how ‘patient-friendly’ the medical office is. You may want to ask some of these questions:
• What hospital(s) is the doctor associated with?
• What are the office hours?
• What is the fee schedule—for a physical examination; for routine office visits?
• How does the office handle emergency situations, especially those that occur after office hours?
• How much time does the doctor allow for each appointment?
• What health insurance plans or health management organizations is the doctor affiliated with? This is especially important if your insurance carrier restricts your choice of doctors.
Based on what you learn from these phone interviews, and your instincts, you should be able to narrow your list to two or three physicians. Although it’s not always possible, try to make an appointment for a brief meeting with each of the selected physicians. When you call for the appointment, explain that you are looking for a physician and would like a brief consultation. You may be expected to pay for the doctor’s time, but it is a worthwhile investment, especially if you expect to build a long-term relationship with this person. During the consultation visit, you will want to note the atmosphere in the office. Is it clean, comfortable, and cheerful? Are the office personnel friendly? How crowded is the office? How long do you have to wait before you actually get to see the doctor?
