Talking to Your Doctor
Get the Most Out of Each Doctor's Visit
Get prepared for your next doctors appointment with these 3 things to share.
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Open communication with your doctor is key to managing UCD. Share your questions, fears, and goals to build a strong care plan and get the support you need.
It's important to talk to your physician about your urea cycle disorder because knowledge is power.
If you understand your illness, you can have a better outcome.
There are 3 things you should share on your first visit.
Your questions.
If you do not understand your urea cycle disorder, you should ask questions.
You should also explain to them your fears.
It is very important to have this connection and communication with your physician because you may fear things that may not be real.
And explaining that to your physician, they'll be able to come for you or explain to you in better, in a better way so you can understand and what are your goals so that as a team you can come up with a management plan.
If you have been diagnosed with a urea cycle disorder, you should know that the metabolic team is here for you.
We are here to help you.
We have developed a program to make sure that you and your family is well taken care of.
