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Please provide a tip on how to ask your doctor about caregiving for a spouse or friend.

8 doctors weighed in across 8 answers

Ignore: What to watch for in a person being cared for (sign/ symptoms)? Ask for support groups in your area.

Answered 5/28/2016

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Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Ignore: What would they propose as best strategy if it were themselves, or someone they really cared about?

Answered 3/23/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: What's the best way to care for my spouse, when he can no longer do so?

Answered 3/31/2014

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Dr. Linda Everett answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Ask for information about caregiver support groups in your area.

Answered 6/28/2014

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Ignore: Ask your doctor about available community services that can help.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

How: How long will my spouse's or friend's condition continues to need my support?

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

What: What physical limitations does my friend or spouse have that I need to be aware of?

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Can: Can she/he drive in her/his current condition, and is it safe to advise them to do so?

Answered 7/27/2014

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