Dr. Jerome Groopman (not in the photo) — a physician and author of books about doctors and patients — discusses on CNN the 5 events that let to know when it’s time to consider leaving your doctor.

It applies to CAM practitioners as well.

Do any of these scenarios apply to you?

• The doctor doesn’t like it when you ask questions.
• The doctor doesn’t listen to you.
• The doctor can’t explain your illness to you in terms you understand.
• You feel bad when you leave the doctor’s office.
• You feel the doctor just doesn’t like you — or vice versa.

What would be the 5 scenarios that tell your healthcare provider it’s time to drop you as a patient?

8/19/07 09:57 JR