Communication between doctor and patient.

Developing good communication between my doctor and myself is very important to me. I have to be sure that my doctor respects me as a person. I am a black gay man, a group that faces many obstacles in this society. No matter how well trained a physician is; they are still influence by the society that they come
from. I have to admit that there have been positive changes in the medical field in caring for people like me. Respect from health care professionals is very important. Being able to communicate with the physician and feeling that they are listening to me and understanding me is very important. Dr. Madden and her staff are very good at putting me at ease and making me feel that my medical needs are important to them. I also like the feel of a small office. I can sometimes get lost in a large office or clinic. I'm not sure that a larger setting knows me or cares about my health care needs. I feel that Dr. Madden is listening to me when I talk to her, she is looking at me and not looking at a computer . I am very satisfied with Dr. Madden and her staff.