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Originally Posted by Lisa V
Sometimes doctors can go too far trying to put things in layman's terms, though.
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Lisa, what's worked for me with several different new doctors is that I explain from the outset that I've got a biology degree so they only need to dumb it down slightly and I'll let them know if they need to explain it further. In every single one of those cases, a look of relief washed over the doctor's face and then they started in on a real medical explanation that was helpful to us both. Don't be afraid of letting your doctor know you want the medical details!
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I've run 5 marathons now!! (PB 3:30!)