The most common mistakes you make when going to the doctor

Sitting for a long time in a stuffy waiting room can take a toll on even the most disciplined of us, so when we go to the doctor, we sometimes "block" and don't use the little time that the doctor can devote to us in the right way.

These are the most common mistakes we make in the presence of a "white coat", so keep them in mind the next time you head to the doctor's office.

Lack of brevity - When asked what they lack, some patients start telling a story "from prehistoric times", which is not only unnecessary, but can also have consequences, in the form of losing the essence and forgetting what is really important. Before entering the doctor's office, try to explain the problem in your head in a few sentences.

Lots of questions - Lost patients are one extreme. Those who come with many questions are others. It is good to come prepared, but doctors advise you to choose the three most important ones, so that they can give you a focused answer.

Big expectations - Regardless of the degree, a doctor is not omnipotent. They may not know what's wrong with you right away, you may do tests that later turn out to be unnecessary, but were necessary to rule out certain diseases. Also, the doctor can't think of everything, so when he prescribes therapy, ask about side effects if you're taking any other medications that he forgot about. An active approach with realistic expectations will bring you the best results when meeting with the "white coat", reports Novosti.