Biggers Family Medicine is staffed by Dr. Joel Biggers and Dr. Elizabeth Biggers, a team that provides a strong primary care physician option in Brandon, FL. If you need help and aren't sure how to talk with your doctor, here are a few tips to keep in mind when you call our team.  Doing so can ensure you communicate with us seamlessly.

Stay Open and Transparent 

 Don't hide anything about your care or your health from your doctor. You need to be open and honestly describe any feelings you might be experiencing. Our team of experts will work hard to find a therapy system that makes sense for you to minimize your physical or emotional pain.

Be Thoughtful and Considerate 

 Always talk with your doctor using friendly and considerate language, speaking to them calmly and respectfully. Often, this helps open them up a little and make communication easier. Just as importantly, it can avoid any conflicts that might otherwise develop between the two of you.

Avoid Shifting Blame 

 Try to avoid blaming your doctor if things don't go the way you expected. Yes, it's tempting to think that they failed you if your treatment goes awry. But there's always something else at play to consider here. For example, you might be allergic to a treatment and must change your therapy to get help.

Create Multiple Channels

 At Biggers Family Medicine, Dr. Biggers and Dr. Biggers welcome you to communicate with them as your primary care physician of choice in Brandon, FL, using multiple channels. Email, texting, calling, and even FaceTime are all available, so please open up as many routes as possible.

Know When to Reach Out 

 It's tempting to avoid talking to your primary care doctor because you might save a little money if you avoid treatment. Yes, but you're also likely to let whatever is affecting you worsen, which could become life-threatening. Don't make that mistake, but reach out when you need it.

Remember They're a Human 

 It's sometimes hard to understand your doctor is a human, just like you. While their opinions and treatments are done with the best intentions, mistakes and misunderstandings can occur. When talking with them, please remember that they need the same kind of grace they provide you.

Take Care of Yourself

At Biggers Family Medicine, Dr. Biggers and Dr. Biggers can work as your primary care physician in Brandon, FL, to help you with many types of care problems. By keeping these steps in mind, you can get the help you need. Call us at (813) 655-4646 to get the help you need and to talk with a team you can trust.