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Seniors who bring companions along to appointments with their physicians can reduce the
risk of misunderstanding advice or diagnoses given by their doctors.
Visits to a physician are just one
step people make in an effort to
improve their well-being. It’s
important that everyone visit their
physicians at least once a year for
a checkup, but seniors may need to
see their physicians more frequently
than other age groups.
When visiting the doctor, it is easy
for anyone to miss important components
of what the doctor is saying,
and it’s just as easy to misunderstand
certain instructions or medication
information. Seniors who bring companions
along to appointments with
their physicians can reduce the risk
of misunderstanding advice or diagnoses
given by their doctors.
Data from U.S. News and World
Report states that about one-third of
seniors still living on their own take
a companion with them to their routine
doctor’s offi ce visits. Companions
are typically spouses, but they
can include children or other family
members as well.
Patients may fi nd there are many
advantages to bringing someone
along to an appointment. And companions
may want to learn more
about patients’ goals at each appointment
prior to going along so they can
prepare and know how to help during
the appointment.
Listen
People tend to forget at least half
of what they hear in the doctor’s offi
ce, says the Archives of Internal
Medicine. This tendency may be increased
when patients are nervous
about the potential outcome of their
visits.
Bringing a companion along
means that both people are actively
listening. Together, the information
they’ve heard can combine to provide
a full account of the visit.
Taking notes
Companions can jot down important
notes about the appointment,
such as dates and times for follow-up
visits, medication advice, and any
other instructions that may be forgotten
once the patient leaves the offi
ce.
Companions can later translate
the jargon-heavy language of a physician
into an understandable language
the patient can fully understand.
Medical history
Sometimes a companion can be a
useful resource, calling a doctor’s attention
to a patient’s prior hospitalizations
and illnesses. Companions
can even call attention to any medications
the patient is currently taking.
Serving as an advocate
Very often a companion can operate
as a patient advocate, clarifying
questions or getting further information
out of a doctor if the patient
is hesitant to ask. If the information
isn’t clear, the companion can raise
red fl ags or ask to have the instructions
put in a different light.
Translation
Sometimes patients need companions
who speak their native languages
when their physicians do
not.
People are learning that bringing
a family member or friend along
to doctors’ appointments can be a
smart way to make the most of doctor
and patient interactions.
Wellness
Appointment companions
a smart move for seniors