Your Doctor Doesn’t Take You Seriously? At Raleigh Adult Medicine, We’ll Listen
It should be a vital conversation. One that involves an exchange on how to live a healthier life, discussion on medical test results, and education about any health conditions you have.
Sadly, often these conversations don’t take place or, if they do, patients feel rushed and often feel like “my doctor doesn’t take me seriously.” The result is confusion, worry, and, worst of all, unresolved health issues.
We believe that is simply unacceptable.
“At Raleigh Adult Medicine, we believe that your internal medicine doctor in Raleigh should always take you seriously. The doctor/patient relationship is a sacred trust. That’s why we always honor confidentiality, professionalism, and take time to listen. You’ll never feel rushed or that your questions are unimportant,” said Dr. Jones
Are you ready to have a doctor who takes you seriously? Our doctors and advanced care practitioners in Raleigh are taking new patients. Contact us to schedule an appointment.
Why My Doctor Doesn’t Take Me Seriously: Reasons For Communication Breakdown
There are several reasons that doctors may not communicate effectively. Some of these include:
- Your doctor may be overworked and trying to see too many patients.
- Your doctor may have more administrative tasks.
- Your doctor may be weighed down with authorization requests and insurance mandated programs.
- They may have personal demands and family responsibilities that can reduce their available time at work.
These can all contribute to doctors not spending enough time with their patients, which means that they have less time to listen and communicate effectively.
Sadly, This Breakdown Is a Nationwide Trend
It actually has a name. “Medical gaslighting.” It occurs when doctors fail to listen to patients and don’t take their symptoms seriously. At best, it results in frustration. At worst, serious diseases can be overlooked—often discovered when it is too late. Those most likely to experience medical gaslighting are women of color and minority ethnic groups.
Our Pledge to You at Raleigh Adult Medicine
For more than 50 years, our dedicated team of healthcare professionals has been caring for Raleigh residents. We provide annual wellness exams as well as help you manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol or high blood pressure.
Our pledge to you:
- We will always take time to listen to you.
- We will take your concerns seriously.
- We will give you time to answer all your questions.
- We will demonstrate that your health is our top priority.
We’re even taking new patients! So if you’re looking for an internal medicine physician in Raleigh who is accepting new patients, contact us to schedule an appointment today.
