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Week of October 2, 2007

Connecting With Your Physician

How do you connect effectively with your physician? Dr. Michael Lazarus, Medical Director for Fresenius Medical Care (FMC), the largest provider of services and products for dialysis patients in the world, shares with Lori Hartwell and Stephen Furst tips that can affect your connection with your physician. As a doctor, Mike has first hand experience dealing with patients and offers sound advice that could help your relationship with your physician flourish.

Dr. Lazarus says; ‘You need a doctor you can relate to. People spend more time and have more interaction with their car salesman than they do with their physician, whereas healthcare is far more important than buying a car.’ Listen and learn how to empower yourself and be your own advocate as you partner with your doctor to work out the best healthcare plan for you.