Tuesday, June 24, 2014

OBGYN Reno, The Search For Support

By Sherry Gross


The search for an OBGYN doesn't have to be difficult. With a growing population, Reno also offers a growing population of physicians. When searching for an OBGYN Reno the obvious first step is exploring just which physicians your insurance company has listed. If you have a plan that allows you to choose any physician your search criteria broadens. This is a decision that should require some research If you have the time and it is not an emergency situation put the work into finding the right fit for your given needs.

Word of mouth is a powerful resource. Often when you ask your friends or family for such a referral you are bound to get a list of viable choices. If you have the luxury of getting such referrals, and are comfortable doing so, ask the important questions based on your needs. For instance if you are pregnant and looking at obstetrics being your main need, ask the questions that are related to that area of need. If you have had children, aren't planning on any more, are in the years where menopause is in your near future you want to know that the physician you select is up to date on treatment for such needs.

Referrals aren't always an option if you are new to an area and don't know people. If this is the case then you will need to do due diligence regarding finding an OBGYN. We often think that we have to make a scheduled check up appointment or new patient appointment in order to do this research. This is not true however. You can call the office and ask to make an appointment to speak with the doctor first. They should be more than willing to set aside thirty minutes to speak with a potential patient. This should occur without charge. Being comfortable with your physician is extremely important in regards to your health.

It is wise when preparing to find an OBGYN to make a list of your specific needs in that physician. Every woman has a different list of needs when it comes to this area of medical expertise. Depending on the stage of life you are in your needs will very drastically. A woman in childbearing years will have far different needs than that of a woman who is in that later stage in life where menopause is becoming an issue to be confronted. Whichever your needs are these needs will help you formulate your questions for a potential OBGYN.

Many people think that they have to make an appointment for a check up in order to talk to a physician. This is a time when you should be able to and should make a priority of making an appointment to just speak to a physician regarding any specific needs you may have at the time. Knowing that your OBGYN has the ability and knowledge to treat and discuss openly options pertaining to specific medical needs is reassuring at the very least. If there are no specific medical needs that you want addressed then making an appointment for a general check up may be all you need to do to feel comfortable.

Most of us are good at knowing our bodies and what is happening with them that may be making us feel anything less than good. Often we can list off symptoms and will know when they started, which gives us a pretty good idea of specific medical needs that we need to discuss with our OBGYN. We will also often know about treatment options that we want to discuss. A good physician/patient relationship is one in which both can openly discuss options for treatment, new medical knowledge and how it can be used in your current situation.

Always be willing to advocate for yourself in any medical situation. You can choose to be your own best advocate or own worst enemy where it concerns medical issues. If you are someone who reads up on current medical treatments or even alternative medicine, they are all things that you should be comfortable discussing with your OBGYN.

In the last twenty years Reno has grown in what it offers from the medical community. Not only has it grown in the number of physicians available, it has grown in its ability to offer cutting edge medical resources.




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