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The quality of the relationship between you and your doctor is essential. Having a good relationship with your doctor gives you the advantage of being able to rely on a health professional that knows your specific health needs and who, under thespecific circumstances, will always offer you the best available treatment options. However, it is quite normal to have doubts or reservations at the moment of choosing your doctor; it is precisely these doubts that reflect your priorities and necessities. Below are some questions that may help you in making this decision:

• Where is the office located? Is it accessible?
• Can you get there using public transportation?
• Is there parking available?
• What hospital(s) does the doctor use?
• Where are routine procedures such as laboratories and x-rays carried out?
• If you call with a health related question, does the doctor or nurse serves you promptly and diligently?
• Who takes over or covers for the doctor when he or she is not present or available?
• If the doctor works in a medical group, would you be comfortable with one of his or her associates examining you?

If you still have doubts about choosing your doctor, ask if you can arrange an appointment to meet the doctor and express to him/her your questions or doubts. You may have to pay a deductible or some other type of payment for this sort of visit, but this is one of the most effective ways to acquire information for such an important decision like choosing your plan and your doctor.

Last Updated 06/09/2011