"Doctors who take the initiative to bring up these overlooked points are usually the ones who genuinely care about patient comfort and outcomes."
That's reassuring to hear. I'm scheduled for my first bone graft surgery soon, and despite extensive research, I still feel anxious about missing something important. Did anyone find it helpful to bring someone along to appointments as an extra set of ears? I'm thinking it might help catch details I overlook when nerves kick in...
Definitely a good idea to bring someone along. I remember feeling pretty overwhelmed during my first few ortho appointments, and having my sister there made a huge difference. She caught details I totally missed because I was busy stressing about the procedure itself. And honestly, doctors who take the time to explain things clearly are worth their weight in gold.
"Doctors who take the initiative to bring up these overlooked points are usually the ones who genuinely care about patient comfort and outcomes."
Sounds like you're already on the right track with your doc choice. You've got this!
Totally agree that having someone along helps, but I'd caution against assuming docs who don't proactively bring up every detail aren't caring. My ortho was pretty reserved and didn't always volunteer info, but whenever I asked questions, he slowed down and explained everything patiently. Some docs might just have different communication styles or assume you're comfortable unless you speak up. It's always good to advocate for yourself and ask questions—even the best docs can't read minds, right?
"Some docs might just have different communication styles or assume you're comfortable unless you speak up."
This is spot-on. When my daughter had her surgery, our surgeon was pretty reserved too—didn't volunteer much unless we asked directly. At first, I worried it meant he wasn't engaged, but after a few conversations, I realized he was just naturally quiet and analytical. Once we started asking detailed questions, he opened right up and gave us all the info we needed. Definitely pays to speak up and be proactive... docs are people too, after all.
That's a good point, but honestly, not every doc opens up even when you do speak up. Our first surgeon was friendly enough but always rushed—no matter how many questions we asked, we never felt truly heard. Sometimes it's more than just communication style...
