When looking for a primary care doctor for yourself or a loved one, it’s important to choose someone you can trust, so let's find out what doctors look for when finding a doctor for themselves. The Huffpost says doctors make sure their doctors are board-certified. Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.
00:00When looking for a primary care doctor for yourself or a loved one, it's important to choose someone you can trust.
00:06So let's find out what doctors look for when finding a doctor for themselves.
00:10The HuffPo says doctors make sure their doctors are board certified.
00:15They look for doctors that make them feel like a human and not like a number.
00:19Needless to say, here is where there will be some trial and error, but don't settle until you feel seen.
00:24Doctors want their own doctors to share medical records with the local hospital, so that if you get admitted to a hospital, the information is readily available from your primary doctor.
00:35WebMD and the HuffPo point out the importance of working with an office that responds in a timely manner.
00:42If you call with a question about your care, does a doctor or nurse return the call promptly?
00:47Get yourself a doctor capable of explaining health issues without using medical jargon.
00:51Asking for recommendations from co-workers, neighbors and friends is a good way to start.
00:57Online reviews can help too, but ultimately is a matter of chemistry and gut feeling.
