Doctors have obnoxious terms for people they find difficult to treat, but this helps explain how to manage this situation.
Are You a “Black-Hole,” “Heart-Sink” Patient with SSD?
A Cranky, Clumsy Old Man and Accessible Personal Medical Information
An anecdote about an old man who was injured and the value of having one of those devices with your medical record on it.
I don’t want to get weighed at my doctor’s office, it’s embarrassing. Can I tell them that?
For those who are sensitive about being overweight, I would make the point that weight is only one of many risk factors. Blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol level, family history, how much you exercise, and what you eat are all crucial factors to your health.