Next time he stays in the waiting room

I don't have anyone to take with me but I don't need anyone yet. My doctor is very informative and I ask a lot of questions. Your husband is showing how much he loves you when he grills the doctor!! You are very blessed to have a mate like that. I have gone with other people to the doctor, though, and asked questions they were too timid to ask or didn't have the knowledge to ask. One lady could not understand what he was telling her so I told her in plain language what he said. She would have make mistakes with her medication had I not been there to explain. These people are not stupid, they are just unfamiliar with medicine and in some instances have been very sheltered. It's not the doctors' faults, either, because if he/she asked them if they understand they will say they do even if they don't because doctors, to them, are scary authority figures. I'm glad you didn't get bad news!

I always visit the doctor alone, but when my girlfriend goes to the doctor, she always wants me there by her side (she doesn't like doctor visits). I told her I would be happy to be there by her side for every possible doctor appointment she has, with the exception of her gynecology exams. I told her she was on her own for those visits! lol

I always go alone for the very reasons you state, Other people can be embarrassing even if their heart is in the right place.

I think it is an excellent idea. I can never think of the questions I want to ask when I get there but I think an 'outsider' isn't so involved with what is happening. If I expected a bad outcome I'd be taking my husband along. He is good value in a situation like this although I'd probably be squirming a bit too. He is very quick-thinking and won't be fobbed off by an ill-considered answer.

My mom normally stays in the waiting room unless it is me doing blood tests, I don't mind going in alone, but normally we have to do it very early and I might not be coherent enough for it and she helps haha

I would rather go to the doctor alone. A few times my husband went with me, he was like an immature child.

Most of the time, my husband is with me which i appreciatr. I dont drive so he is my transportation unlesx i takr thd bus

only when it's a procedure where they won't do it without a ride home. i hate waiting rooms,and i wouldn't want anyone else to have to sit and be bored if not needed.

I really felt sick so brought someone to hold me up. lol

I haven't seen a doctor because of sickness or medical check up for a very very long time. (Thanks God) but usually i do it alone.

I prefer to go alone.

I always write down my questions before I see the physician. So it can't happen that I return home and remember questions I've forgotten to ask. I've also gone together with my husband which was a good idea.

I visit the doctor with my mother. This doesn't bother me.

I always go alone except for one examination (I feel bad after that, I need a friend to feel safe). But my friend always stays in the waiting room. I'd like to do it on my own.

I would prefer if someone close accompanies me. Well, maybe not every time.