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October 28, 2024 in Fountain Hills ER, Fountain Hills Medical Center, Health Tips

Feeling Scared?

During this spooky season of just-for-fun frights, we want to discuss a pervasive fear among our Arizona communities that can have serious implications. For some people, the thought of seeing a doctor can cause feelings of anxiety or dread. In fact, it’s estimated that almost half of adults in the United States feel anxious before seeing a doctor, and many delay or avoid receiving recommended treatments due to fear. If this describes you, we want to offer some tips for how you can feel more confident and comfortable about and during your medical appointments in Fountain Hills. 

Remember that health care providers are here to help you.

As your Fountain Hills medical team, our goal is to improve your health and provide great care. We’re not here judge, and we’re not here to make you feel uncomfortable. We’re on your team, and we’re here to support you.

(p.s. We’re not here to cause physical pain either – most medical tests are painless, or else we have lots of methods to make you comfortable)

Bring a friend

Knowing you have someone at your appointment who cares about you can make a huge difference in how you feel. It can be helpful to have another person there to listen to the doctor, ask questions, take notes, or just serve as a support.

Be an early bird

For those who are nervous, we often recommend scheduling appointments first thing in the morning. Waiting around during the day for something you’re nervous about can build it up to seem more significant or unpleasant than it actually is.

Knowledge is power

You can’t help what you don’t acknowledge, and avoiding medical care for a situation will not make it go away. Sometimes, the longer you avoid dealing with an issue, the more difficult it becomes. When you allow our medical team to come along beside you and face your health facts, we can get started right away with taking steps to ensure you’re as healthy as you can be.

Whether your fear is due to past unpleasant experiences, fear about receiving bad news, or feeling uneasy about the unknown, remember that your health is worth it. And the more often you confront your unease about seeking medical care, the easier it will become. It’s important to realize that seeing your healthcare provider is one of the very best things you can do for your wellbeing. Good health is a gift, and regular doctor visits at Fountain Hills Medical Center can help you preserve it.

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