Choosing a doctor or another type of health professional to help
with your health care is very important. Never before have
people had so many kinds of doctors and other health
professionals to choose from. The relationship you have with
your health professional greatly influences the health decisions
you make and, ultimately, your health. Talk with your health
professional about being a partner in your health decisions. He
or she will most likely support your desire to take an active
role in your health care. Think about the following important
considerations when choosing a health professional: - Is the
health professional well-trained and experienced? - Is the
health professional board-certified? - Will the health
professional be available when needed? - Will the health
professional work in partnership with you? - Does your health
plan provide coverage for this service? This topic lists many of
the specialties and subspecialties of medical doctors. It also
provides listings for other types of health profes