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How Can I Remember Everything the Doctor Tells Me

Take notes bring a friend or relative

Q. I get very nervous when I go to the doctor. How can I get the most out of a visit when I can't remember all the things he tells me? A. Taking notes and bringing a friend or relative along to help ask questions and remember answers are both good ideas. Photo by Getty Images Take notes when visiting the doctor. For more tips, go to this federal website: . Click on "Effective Health Care Program," then "Explore Your Treatment Options." You may also like:
Carole Fleck is a senior editor at the AARP Bulletin.

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