So, let’s talk about the circumstances under which you should consider firing your doctor…
In this channel, I have always talked about the importance of having a good doctor-patient relationship, and more importantly, how a bad doctor-patient relationship only ever hurts the patient.
If you realize your current doctor is not properly taking care of you, you’ll need to make the difficult decision of firing your doctor and looking for a new one.
However, some might find that transition challenging, not knowing what to do and where to start.
That’s why in this episode, we’ll talk just about that as I educate you about the signs you should look for that will let you know it’s time. I’ll also share with you how you could make that smooth transition to your new doctor and ensure that it’s in the best interest of your health and life.
While this might be somewhat controversial, it’s your health that’s at risk, so this is a discussion that we definitely need to have.
So, join me in another episode of Medicine Mondays as we empower ourselves for better health and create a fulfilling life.
Why you need to check this episode:
- Recognize the signs that you should be looking for if you think it’s time to fire your doctor;
- Find out what you need to do after making the hard decision of changing your doctor and how you can transition smoothly to your new one; and
- Learn why it is crucial to empower yourself for better health.
“Empower yourself for better health. If you don’t empower yourselves to be able to make these decisions, you allow yourself to stay in a relationship that will be detrimental to you, and you only.” – Dr. Berry Pierre
Topics Covered:
00:00 – Introduction: A brief recap of previous episodes and a preview of today’s content
02:15 – The basics: Understanding the different categories of health insurance
05:07 – The importance of understanding the different categories of health insurance
05:41 – The most important questions to ask when choosing the right healthcare insurance: 1) The premium a.k.a. the monthly payment
06:10 – The most important questions to ask when choosing the right healthcare insurance: 2) The deductibles
07:50 – The most important questions to ask when choosing the right healthcare insurance: 3) The co-payment
08:51 – The most important questions to ask when choosing the right healthcare insurance: 4-5) The in-network doctors and hospitals
10:15 – Quick recap: A summary of the most important questions to ask
12:05 – Take advantage of the benefits: Maximizing the coverage of your insurance plan
18:13 – The common pitfalls associated with health insurance
21:00 – Understand the rights that you have: What to do if an insurance company denies a procedure
25:50 – Make sure you know what you need to know: Take advantage of the resources
Quotes:
“If you can understand those five pillars, things become a lot easier, and your health care and the way you interact with the health care system becomes a lot more of a fruitful relationship than an adversarial relationship.” – Dr. Berry Pierre
“I want you guys to make sure you’re taking advantage of everything your insurance plan has to offer. If you don’t know what your insurance plan has to offer, give them a call. You should not only be calling your insurance company when you have a problem.” – Dr. Berry Pierre
“My job, especially here in the Lunch and Learn Community, is to help you take advantage of the system for your own good. Empower Yourself for Better Health. If you want to think like a doctor, we have to make sure you are taking advantage of the system at hand. And you cannot do that if you’re not reviewing a plan; you cannot do that if you’re not taking advantage of your preventative health care measures…You got to do those things.” – Dr. Berry Pierre
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