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Having unfamiliar with unexpected findings which need consideration, like
a baby is the need for surgery. When recommendations are reviewed and
a matter of trust ultimately a decision made which will impact the outcome of the
pregnancy (or surgery), a woman has to have confidence in the
By Linda Doell person caring for her.”
In this age of streamlined, managed health care, research has “This occurs over time,” she says. “Allowing her to get to know
shown that more personalized attention is a factor in patients her physician throughout all her prenatal visits helps to build this
being more satisfied with and having more trust in their doctors. trust so she can be confident the decision being made is in her best
Particularly in the intimate realm of gynecology and obstetrics, interest and by someone she trusts.”
patient trust was higher than in other fields of medicine, according
to research at the National Institutes of Health’s National Library of The personal attention of a doctor who is the same from the
Medicine. When a patient trusts a doctor, the patient is more likely first prenatal visit to post-delivery can be invaluable for consistent
to follow what the doctor says to do for treatment — even when care, she says.
having a baby.
The trust factor is no surprise to Dr. D’nese Sokolowski, Ob/ “Many pregnant patients have specific requests for their birth
Gyn, of Allentown. experience which they document and review at a prenatal visit,
“Trust between a woman and her doctor is imperative,” she but if she never sees that physician again, what will become of her
says. “It may seem that anyone can take care of a woman with an intended birth plan?” Sokolowski says. “Also, when something
uncomplicated pregnancy; the visits are brief and seeing different unexpected or difficult arises, it is often hard to revisit the details at
physicians or caregivers may seem inconsequential. However, having every visit with each new doctor. Sometimes details are missed.”
a baby (or a surgical procedure or a problem) can be scary and
“Sometimes a patient doesn’t even see a physician until late in
the pregnancy, and then, especially in a large group, it is unlikely
that physician will be the doctor there for her when she delivers,”
she says. “The stress level during labor is high, especially for a first-
time mom … The reassurance of knowing your doctor, the one
you know and trust is there when you need her, helps a woman
through these stressful times.”
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a baby is the need for surgery. When recommendations are reviewed and
a matter of trust ultimately a decision made which will impact the outcome of the
pregnancy (or surgery), a woman has to have confidence in the
By Linda Doell person caring for her.”
In this age of streamlined, managed health care, research has “This occurs over time,” she says. “Allowing her to get to know
shown that more personalized attention is a factor in patients her physician throughout all her prenatal visits helps to build this
being more satisfied with and having more trust in their doctors. trust so she can be confident the decision being made is in her best
Particularly in the intimate realm of gynecology and obstetrics, interest and by someone she trusts.”
patient trust was higher than in other fields of medicine, according
to research at the National Institutes of Health’s National Library of The personal attention of a doctor who is the same from the
Medicine. When a patient trusts a doctor, the patient is more likely first prenatal visit to post-delivery can be invaluable for consistent
to follow what the doctor says to do for treatment — even when care, she says.
having a baby.
The trust factor is no surprise to Dr. D’nese Sokolowski, Ob/ “Many pregnant patients have specific requests for their birth
Gyn, of Allentown. experience which they document and review at a prenatal visit,
“Trust between a woman and her doctor is imperative,” she but if she never sees that physician again, what will become of her
says. “It may seem that anyone can take care of a woman with an intended birth plan?” Sokolowski says. “Also, when something
uncomplicated pregnancy; the visits are brief and seeing different unexpected or difficult arises, it is often hard to revisit the details at
physicians or caregivers may seem inconsequential. However, having every visit with each new doctor. Sometimes details are missed.”
a baby (or a surgical procedure or a problem) can be scary and
“Sometimes a patient doesn’t even see a physician until late in
the pregnancy, and then, especially in a large group, it is unlikely
that physician will be the doctor there for her when she delivers,”
she says. “The stress level during labor is high, especially for a first-
time mom … The reassurance of knowing your doctor, the one
you know and trust is there when you need her, helps a woman
through these stressful times.”
LIVE WELLDine Well OVERWEIGHT Call for Organic Produce LIVE WELLDine Well
OR TYPE 2 your free Hormone Free Meats
DIABETIC? consultation! Bulk Foods • Raw Milk Products
Natural Cleaning Products
There are other options than drugs. Gluten Free Products
Health Supplements
COACHING + SUPPORT
Now Open Sundays!
EXCERCISE
SPIRITUALITY Sharon Fraser,
HEALTHY FOOD Health Coach
REST Let’s work
RELATIONSHIPS together,
today!
FUN
= A HEALTHY YOU!
eatwellconsulting.com 610-838-6989
610.393.2489 1575 Main St., Hellertown
M-Th 9:30-5:30 • F 9:30-8:00
Sa 9:30-4:00 • Sun 11:00-3:00
