Assessing Your Doctor’s Diagnosis
Patient empowerment post. Three questions to assess diagnostic quality: Do I understand the explanation? Do I understand why the intervention should work? Do I understand what my physician is uncertain about? The larynx obeys the laws of physics — a mechanical valve and vibrating string. Accurate diagnosis should be translatable into non-medical terms. Warning: “If you feel belittled by your doctor for questioning his judgment, beware.”
Migration note: Part IV “Reasonable Expectations” or a patient guidance page.