From 8c42ac1c42cb1fc0ddbc8032d1257d5d5f8218c6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: KemoNine Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2023 12:55:08 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] update negotiating with doctors post based on anonymous' suggestions and asks --- content/tips/doctors-negotiating-with-doctors.md | 13 +++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/tips/doctors-negotiating-with-doctors.md b/content/tips/doctors-negotiating-with-doctors.md index 3cc4ebf..55bb6c3 100644 --- a/content/tips/doctors-negotiating-with-doctors.md +++ b/content/tips/doctors-negotiating-with-doctors.md @@ -38,8 +38,6 @@ However, providers tend not to offer alternatives, adaptations or strategies unl Succinctly: every time. -Trips to the dentist, travel, big events, sick loved one, all can require negotiations with health care providers. - > This is gonna be hella hard on me, how do I mitigate that? If you are asking yourself how to midigate the difficulties, you should ask your doctor to work with you to mitigate your difficulties. @@ -50,6 +48,17 @@ So this is really about speaking up for accommodations other don't even realize {{< end_section >}} +## Some Negotiation Points +{{< back_to_top >}} + +Some points you may be able to negotiate with your doctor + +- Discuss pain mangement prior to procedures +- Negotiating how long to be without food or water, rarely is "12 hours" a hard requirement +- Discussing keeping the hydration IV bag present longer if needed to help with hydration after fasting for long periods of time + +{{< end_section >}} + ## Related Anecdotes {{< back_to_top >}}