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Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Clients in Kentucky or Tennessee Cases.
Doctors Update me right after you visit your doctor. Plug me into your cell phone. Send me a text message or just call, but let me know (1) what your doctor talked to you about, and (2) what your doctor did for you. Your medical updates help me develop vital medical evidence. Oftentimes, what you and the doctor discussed at your visit does not make it to the medical records typed up at a later date. Communicating with your doctor is just as important as communicating with your lawyer, so tell your doctor exactly what is on your mind. Get prepared for your appointment. Think about what you are going to say. Write it down if necessary. Be ready to describe your symptoms. Be ready to explain what is better, what is worse, and what is unchanged. Be specific. Gain eye contact with your doctor. Ask questions and listen. Follow your doctor's advice. And, if your doctor cannot talk to you, then talk to the nurse assisting the doctor. If you are off work, ask you doctor for a work excuse. Make sure your lawyer and your employer have a current copy of all work excuses. A work excuse should be dated, signed by the doctor, and very briefly explain how long you will be off work and why it is medically necessary. If the work excuse returns you to work, the work excuse should specifically say what you can and cannot do when you return to work. We are here to help you understand how to communicate with your doctor about your condition, what a work excuse should cover, and how your medical condition impacts your case. Contact me if you have any questions. |
