When you stop and think about it, this makes sense to be the “informed patient”. The less time a physician has to take and explain things to you, that you have already read about on the Internet, the more constructive time you will have. This really goes for any meeting done today, but healthcare time limitations due to compensation structures make this almost imperative today.
On the other hand, when physicians recommend reading material, read it as a favor to yourself. Also, do not print out a book of paper from the web, the doctor will not have time to read that either. If you were to run across a clinical trial as an example that you think might be of help, ask your doctor, read up first. There are so many in place today there is no way every MD can be on top of every clinical trial going on today.
Use the Internet to learn about the drugs you may be 
taking, there’s a ton of resources on the web and you can use Epocrates web search from this blog as well.
Use the Science Roll search to locate other information if needed, right from this page as well. I tried to include some resources here 
as a good place to start instead of having to go blind and find the best places to search for information too.
Use the links on this page to find the $4.00 generic prescriptions and plans from drug companies where you might be able to qualify for some free drugs.
Get set up with a Personal Health Record and there are links to both Microsoft 
HealthVault and Google Health on this site to help you get started.
Read up on the latest FDA Drug Safety information, links are available right from this site as well.
Those are some of the resources that are right here and can help save you a lot of time having to search the web. BD
These patients are being rewarded for their efforts, as the majority of physicians report that they spend more time with the patient as a result of their bringing information in to the office visit.
Patients Who Bring Health Information From The Internet Get More Time With Doctor
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