Arriving at the correct diagnosis is only half of the equation. The other half is designing a treatment program. Again it is critical that the patient understand the diagnosis and what the treatment options are. Medicine has advanced to the point that most diagnoses have many options for treatment. The patient and physician must communicate openly and honestly to develop a treatment program best suited to the unique needs of the patient.
Patients are too often reluctant to share their real concerns and fears.
Be honest with your doctor and yourself. The practice of medicine is complex enough without adding mind reading to the relationship. The more involved you are in your own care the more the physician will be involved. Most importantly you must understand both diagnosis and treatment. The old wisdom still holds, there are no dumb questions except for the one that never got asked.