If you have ideas about causes or possible treatments, don't be afraid to mention them. A medication or therapy that worked for someone else may not have occurred to your doctor to try with you. If the doctor doesn't seem to understand your problem or concern, clarify it for him. He can't help if he doesn't understand. Try not to get confrontational or defensive.
Doctors have bad days too.
Before you leave, sum up your understanding of the visit and the treatment regimen. Make sure both of you are clear about medication or therapy prescribed, and when your next visit should be. After You Leave 1. If you have another question, call. Don't ignore the rest of the health care team-PA's, nurses, etc.