How do you talk to a doctor about a difficult to talk about topic? do doctors mind if you hand them a small note to make it easier to get it out?

If your doctor minds you handing them a note to ease into a difficult conversation, find another doctor. Your doctor should be glad you trusted them with your concerns and should welcome your questions, however those questions are presented. Go ahead and begin that discussion.

It has to do with you and trusting your physician, if a note works better for you, have it in a note. The physician main limiting factor is time, keep it concise, hope your physician will be able to help.