"Empower Yourself: 7 Surprising Requests for Your Doctor to Improve Your Care"

Advocating for yourself at the doctor's office can lead to a more personalized and comprehensive healthcare experience. You can ask for modern UTI testing, pain relief during IUD insertion, a butterfly needle for blood draws, anxiety medication before scans, free medication samples, a clear surgical drape during a C-section, and annual physical exams at urgent care to better meet your healthcare needs.