Going to the chiropractor is serious business. To help you make the right choice, this blog provides a 7-point checklist to review with the chiropractor before you become their patient.
Step 1) Get a Background Check (prior post)
Step 2) Make Sure You Get Full Disclosure (prior post)
Step 3) Force the Doctor to Set Expectations
Once the doctor has explained your particular issues to you and outlined you specific treatment plan, he/she should also be able to explain to you what results are expected.
If you’re looking for a chiropractor, you’re likely trying to solve a problem or eliminate pain. And, if you’re like most people, you’ve already been living with that problem for a while… So it’s not realistic or fair to expect that this can be corrected in a single visit either!
Even so, you should put your doctor on the spot to give you his or her best estimate of what results can be expected and when. After all, he/she is the expert and should have some idea of how quickly your problem can be corrected…
In addition, although doctors are not allowed to guarantee your care, they are able to guarantee your satisfaction, so be sure ask them about this. You certainly don’t want to invest in a program of care where the doctor is not willing to stand behind his/her treatment plan!
Lastly, make sure that the costs of the treatment plan are clear and in writing, and that your doctor’s office gives you a copy of their financial policy so that there is no confusion on fees or payments.
Now you’ve got a full set of expectations that you can work with.
Remember… don’t be shy – you are the customer and if you’re going to invest in a program of care with this doctor, you at least want to know what to expect!
All the best,
Dr. Anthony Gondesen
HealthSource of Clear Lake
900 Apollo Lane, Suite A
Clear Lake / Houston TX 77058
Tel. 281-286-2229
www.HealthSourceClearLake.com
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