Should you trust your doctor? According to an article from CNN Health, healthcare professionals may not be as trustworthy as one may hope and believe. The solution to this problem? Do some research.
From administering chemo therapy to terminally ill cancer patients to influencing individuals to undergo unnecessary surgeries, a number of doctors have been guilty of putting financial gain before the best interest of those coming to them for medical guidance and care.
The following are some steps you can take to assure the physician you choose is a trustworthy healthcare professional:
1. Research your doctor.
2. Assure your physician is practicing within his/her field.
3. Be cautious of doctors who advertise too much.
4. Speak to nurses and other hospital support staff for advise in choosing the best doctor.
5. Get a second opinion.