The Craziest Secrets You Should Know About Hospitals

Managed-Care Companies Take Over Our Time

The amount of time I spend on the phone talking to doctors working for the managed-care companies is, in my eyes, a complete waste of time. This morning, I spent 30 minutes explaining why I’m giving a patient a particular medicine. Those doctors don’t know who the patient is, yet I have to persuade them to allow me to do what I believe is in the best interests of the patient.

Be Detailed About All Of Your Medicine

Bring a clear, printed list of exactly what medications you take at home and when you take them. Don’t just say “daily”: We need to know if you take them at night with dinner or when you wake up.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.