Communication is the cornerstone of a strong doctor-patient relationship.This book is a guide to help you get the most out of your doctor visits with aminimum of misunderstanding and wasted time. Although your doctors’language may resemble your native tongue, doctors actually think and listen in aforeign language, unlike the lay person’s. They are trained to gather and analyzeinformation in a methodical way. This book will help you get your informationacross clearly and succinctly. It will assist your doctors to do their job better,which is to diagnose, treat, and provide care. The better job your doctor does,the more you’ll benefit.