Dr. Bill Lloyd: 10 to Remember in Dr./Patient Mtgs

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10. Don’t go alone-Witnesses inspire dialogue and takes notes

9. Be Positive-Communicate eagerness for mutually satisfying resolution

8. Pencil and Paper-Don’t trust memory!

7. Know Your Stuff-Review patient education you’ve been given

6. Set a Goal-By end of meeting, you’ve agreed to ___?

5. Bring Reprints-Bring copies of info you want to share with Dr.

4.Prepare Questions-Don’t let the mtg end until your questions are answered

3. Stop the Clock!-Don’t accept medical gobbledy gook. Ask for clarification

2. Rules of Treatment-Do you understand risk-benenfits, complications, alternatives?

1. Preserve Nuclear Option-If your dr. won’t compromise, ask for a referral/second opinion

*Dr Bill Lloyd–CNN colleague and all around good guy!

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1 Pat Jakacky // Nov 12, 2007 at 2:40 pm

What is the “nuclear option”?

My 52 year old brother was diagnosed with a Glial Blastoma (size of a small egg) on the day of surgery - October 19th, 2007. The surgeon removed what he could and a chemo wafer was implanted. He is undergoing oral Chemo and radiation. We have been given virtually no hope of survival beyond a year.

Has the boat already sailed for the “nuclear option” or is there anything else cutting edge to give him/us more time?
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