Can I tell my doctor I want surgery?

In fact, you could ask the doctor who says you need surgery for a recommendation for a second opinion before you even leave the office. You certainly don’t want to wait until the operation is about to be done. Give yourself as much time as possible to collect the necessary information to make an informed choice.

Can a doctor force you to have surgery?

A doctor can’t force anything on a patient who is competent to make medical decisions and refuses care.

How do I decide to get surgery?

4 Ways to Decide if it’s Time to Get Surgery

It may be time to get surgery if…you’ve tried to manage the pain through non-surgical methods without success.
It may be time to get surgery if…your pain or condition is getting worse.
It may be time to get surgery if…your quality of life is declining.

What kind of Doctor do I need for surgery?

You likely need several types of doctors (neurologist, ophthalmologist) and surgeons (oral, orthopedic, plastic), as well as a dentist. Call your local hospital, tell them what happened, and ask them to give you some names of doctors.

Where can I find a fully trained surgeon?

Also, call your local hospital or the hospital in the city where you want to have the surgery performed and ask for a referral for a surgeon. A fully trained surgeon is a doctor who has finished medical school and then gone through years of training to learn the special skills of a surgeon.

How can you tell if a doctor is a surgeon?

A fully trained surgeon is a doctor who has finished medical school and then gone through years of training to learn the special skills of a surgeon. One way to know if a surgeon is competent is to make sure they are certified by a national surgical board approved by the American Board of Medical Specialities.

What should I Ask my healthcare provider before surgery?

Ask your healthcare provider to write down his or her instructions, if necessary. Ask your healthcare provider where you can find printed material about your condition. Many healthcare providers have this information in their offices. If you still have questions, ask the healthcare provider where you can go for more information.

How should dr.q respond to requests from patients?

Dr. Q asks Mrs. C if she has any questions. “None—thank you very much, Dr. Q. I’m ready for tomorrow morning and am looking forward to getting back home. But can we pray together before you leave?” Dr. Q identifies as a secular Jew and as an atheist and finds no value in prayer.

How should a doctor respond to a request for prayer?

In general, a physician’s responses to a patient’s request for prayer will likely vary based on two factors: (1) the physician’s comfort disclosing her religious beliefs, and (2) the physician’s views about the role of prayer in health care. When Mrs. C makes a request for prayer, Dr. Q’s emotional reaction makes it hard for her to respond.

Who is the best doctor to have surgery with?

“It is very safe to have surgery, especially with all of the precautions in place,” said Dr. Beverly Philip, president of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA).