{"id":13804,"date":"2015-09-15T15:38:00","date_gmt":"2015-09-15T22:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/letusfightforyou.com\/ppc\/?p=860"},"modified":"2015-09-15T15:38:00","modified_gmt":"2015-09-15T22:38:00","slug":"hurt-on-the-job-common-mistakes-part-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/letusfightforyou.com\/ppc\/hurt-on-the-job-common-mistakes-part-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurt On The Job: Common Mistakes (Part 5)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Also,\u00a0<strong>do not assume that your doctor is either listening to you or understands<\/strong>\u00a0what you are telling him or her.\u00a0 It is okay to ask your medical provider to include certain information in their medical chart notes.\u00a0 It is also okay to ask for a copy of your medical\u00a0records.\u00a0 If you feel that your medical provider has misunderstood, has included something in your medical records that is inaccurate or has left out important information as it pertains to your ongoing symptoms or conditions\u00a0<strong>please bring this to their attention<\/strong>\u00a0immediately.<\/p>\n<p>If you feel your doctor is not listening to you or their interests may be aligned in another direction, it might be time to discuss\u00a0<strong>switching doctors<\/strong>\u00a0with your attorney.\u00a0 You are entitled to switch doctors at least two times.\u00a0 Getting good medical care can make all the difference in getting better and being able to return to better function and normal work activities. \u00a0Having a good fit with your medical provider will be key to you getting better and the overall success of your workers\u2019 compensation or motor vehicle injury claim.<\/p>\n<p>When a person is not feeling good, has been in a serious accident, is in significant pain, good, polite communication can be difficult.\u00a0 If you are having trouble communicating, it is often a good idea to bring another family member with you to your appointment.\u00a0\u00a0 They should be able to assist 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