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You have the right to
be treated with respect and dignity. |
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You need to feel that your symptoms
are being considered valid and not superfluous. |
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You need to not feel you are being
treated as if your headaches are neurotic in origin. |
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All decisions need to be made with
your best interest in mind. |
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You must feel that there is a "next
step" at the end of each encounter. |
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You need to feel that there is
an overall plan and endpoint. |
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You need to know that your doctors
are communicating with each other to coordinate
Your care. |
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You need to not be overcharged
because you are desperate and in pain. |
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You need to not be exposed to unnecessary
testing for financial gain. |
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You need to sense that your doctor
and staff is truly interested in getting You a
safe and desirable outcome. |
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You need to feel that
your questions are being answered to Your satisfaction. |
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You truly wish to get better
and that there is no secondary gain |
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You are honestly reporting
your symptoms and history without withholding anything. |
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You are following instructions
and suggestions as closely as possible |
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You are taking medications exactly
as prescribed |
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You are getting all requested tests
within the planned time frame |
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You are not missing appointments |
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You are not rescheduling except
in dire emergency |
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You are not abusing the emergency
paging system |
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You are not seeking narcotics or
other controlled substances |
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You are not using medications or
illegal drugs without their knowledge |
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You are not using alcohol without
their knowledge |
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You are accurately describing your
symptoms without playing them up or down |
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You are truthfully reporting any
side effects |
