{"id":6402,"date":"2024-06-25T17:22:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T15:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ver-ooginoog.nl\/bibliotheek\/start-a-good-conversation\/"},"modified":"2026-09-10T14:42:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T12:42:51","slug":"start-a-good-conversation","status":"publish","type":"library_pt","link":"https:\/\/ver-ooginoog.nl\/en\/library\/good-to-know\/start-a-good-conversation\/","title":{"rendered":"Start a good conversation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-06-25T17:22:00+02:00\">25 June 2024<\/time><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you visit a healthcare provider for testing or treatment, you always have several options to choose from. Which treatment or test is best for you depends on a number of factors. For example, it depends on the risks and side effects, your lifestyle and circumstances, your occupation, and your personal preferences.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shared decision-making has many benefits. For example, you may gain more confidence in your treatment or become more motivated to continue taking your medication. By being well-informed, you can make a conscious choice, which maximizes your chances of success.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But what\u2019s the best way to have a conversation with your healthcare provider? Below are some tips to help you go into the conversation as well-prepared as possible: <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ask someone to come with you<br \/><\/strong>First of all, you can prepare for the appointments together. That way, you\u2019ll avoid forgetting to ask or mention important points. Also ask your loved one if they\u2019d like to come to the appointment with you, because you\u2019ll hear and remember more together than you would on your own.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Use your notes<br \/><\/strong>Write down everything you want to ask or bring up on paper. Think about discussing your health symptoms, concerns, test results, diagnoses, treatments, etc. You can even download these cheat sheets from various websites (see box).    <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For children, use this resource<\/strong>: <strong><br \/> For children and adolescents, there is the \u201cThe Best Decision\u201d toolkit from the Children\u2019s Ombudsman. This toolkit helps children and adolescents make good decisions about their care together with adults (see box).<\/strong>  <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Find information at<br \/><\/strong>. There is a lot of additional information about your condition online. Be careful, though, because you\u2019ll also find a lot of nonsense. That\u2019s why you should use reputable websites, such as those of the OOG in OOG Association, the Dutch Eye Association, and hospitals.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Leave on time<br \/><\/strong>Make sure you don&#8217;t have to rush on the way there, and allow for any potential delays. This will help you avoid going into the interview feeling unnecessarily stressed. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Record the conversation<br \/><\/strong>Sometimes it can be helpful to record a <strong>conversation<\/strong>and listen to it again at home\u2014especially if you\u2019re alone, for example. That way, you can be sure you don\u2019t miss anything. Be sure to let your healthcare provider know as soon as you arrive so they\u2019re aware of this. Most cell phones have a voice recording feature.      <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tell us what\u2019s important to you<br \/><\/strong>Your ideas matter. They\u2019re just as important as the healthcare provider\u2019s ideas. So be open and honest about what you think and want. Use your notes to help you with this.     <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ask for a summary<br \/><\/strong>At the end of the conversation, ask for a summary or summarize the conversation yourself and ask if you understood it correctly. That way, you\u2019ll know if everything is clear. Also ask how you can best reach the healthcare provider after this conversation if you have any follow-up questions.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time to Think<\/strong>It Over <strong><br \/> If your healthcare provider suggests, for example, a (new) treatment, know that you usually don\u2019t have to decide right away. Ask for some time to think it over so you can discuss it at home with your loved ones and decide what works best for you and your life.<\/strong>  <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>After the appointment<br \/><\/strong>Would you like to review what was discussed during the appointment? Then you can take a look at your digital health record. Healthcare providers enter all your medical information into this record. You can access this digital health record online or through an app on your phone. A password or Digid protects your medical information. Has your situation changed since the appointment? For example, is the treatment more difficult than you expected? If so, let your healthcare provider know so you can work together to find a solution.         <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Read more<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.begineengoedgesprek.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>www.begineengoedgesprek.nl<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.3goedevragen.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.3goedevragen.n<\/a><\/em>l<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mijnkwaliteitvanleven.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>www.mijnkwaliteitvanleven.nl<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Especially for kids:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kinderombudsman.nl\/het-beste-besluit-voor-het-kind\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.kinderombudsman.nl\/toolkit-beste-besluit<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.3goedevragen.nl\/kinderen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>www.3goedevragen.nl\/kinderen<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kinderrechtenindezorg.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>www.kinderrechtenindezorg.nl<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These days, there are frequent media reports about \u201cshared decision-making.\u201d This involves the patient and the healthcare provider working together to find the most appropriate care. What can you do to help reach the right treatment decision together with your ophthalmologist or ocularist? We\u2019ve put together a list of tips.   <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6403,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_daextauttol_enable_tooltips":""},"library_cat":[115],"class_list":["post-6402","library_pt","type-library_pt","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","library_cat-good-to-know"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ver-ooginoog.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/library_pt\/6402","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ver-ooginoog.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/library_pt"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ver-ooginoog.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/library_pt"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ver-ooginoog.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6403"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ver-ooginoog.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6402"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"library_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ver-ooginoog.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/library_cat?post=6402"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}