Obama presidency is focus of lectures CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT UNCG's Center for Legislative Studies will focus on President Barack Obama for its Fall 2009 Lecture Series - "Obama in the Oval Office: Successes, Failures and Open Questions." The series - sponsored by the Department of Political Science and the Political Awareness Club - kicks off on Wednesday, Sept. 30 when Dr. Andrew Taylor, of NC State University, will talk about "Obama and Congress." Doctor from page .47 often and the dosage of the medicine - Side effects you have from your medicines, especial ly if it makes you feel sick or if you think you may be allergic to it 1 - Vijagjins, herbal reme dies, ovfer the counter weight loss pills, or supplements - Anyone else you are see ing about your health - mental and physical - X-rays, tests results, or medical records you may have - Questions to ask regard ing newly prescribed medica tions: - What kind of medica tions) must I take? For how long? - What does the drug do? Will there be any side effects? What should I do if I have side effects? - Can I take a generic ver sion of the drug? - Will the medicine interact with any medications I am already taking? - Should I avoid any kind of food or activity while taking this medicine? Please ask Questions Many patients feel uncom fortable asking questions of their doctor; however, don't be afraid to speak up. We are here to help make recommendations to better your health, and we are tailing to answer any ques The next lecture will be Wednesday, Oct. 21. It will feature Dr. David Holian, tions you may have. If you. don't understand what your doctor is telling you, ask him or her to explain it again. Using different words or showing you a picture can help. Don't leave the office without understand ing everything the doctor has told you. As physicians, we partner with you to provide the best health care. You should feel comfortable to talk about important health matters like diet and weight, exercise, stress, sleep, tobacco and alco hol use, sexual practices, and vaccines. - , .* Also, it is important to note that you should feel free to tell your doctor when' you need more time to talk about some thing. If he or she is unavailable to help, you should be. able to tal k- to -a -physician assistant or a nurse. If no one else is avail able, please schedule another appointment to continue your ta|k. Bring Someone with You Sometimes, people like to bring a friend or family mem ber to a doctor's appointment for moral support. A compan ion also could help you relax, remind you of questions you forgot to ask, and help you remember what the doctor said. If you need personal time with the doctor, they can simply wait in the wailing room. Having someone join you is especially helpful if you feel too ill to get around easily on your own. Follow Up professor of political science at UNCG, discussing "Obama and the Media." The last lecture. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, will feature a discussion of "Obama and the Courts" led by Wake Forest's Dr. Katy Harriger. All lectures begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Weatherspoon Art Museum Auditorium at the intersection of Spring Garden and Tate streets. All lectures are free and open to the public. A reception fol lows the lecture, and free parking is available behind the Weatherspoon. Make sure to follow any instructions your doctor gave you during the appointment, like taking medicine or sched uling an appointment with a specialist. If you're confused or if you've forgotten some infor mation, it's okay to contact your doctor again. If the doctor would like for you to schedule a follow up visit, be sure to set up and keep the appointment. The following are some common reasons you may need to call your doctor: - If you have any questions after ttie appointment. Ask to. leave a message with the doctor or speak with a nurse. - If you start to feel worse or have problems with your medicine. ' _ - "?.'If you had leSts/.and' - Building a successful partnership with your doctor takes time and effort. Overall, . your relationship with your doctor should be positive and comfortable. - Contribution b\ Granada S. Neil, MD Do you need further infor mation on this topic or resources in your area or have questions or comments about this article? Please call toll free 1-877-530-1824. Or, for more information about the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity, please visit our web site: ? http://wwwMfubmc.edu/minori ty health. firstcitizens.com/FreeMoney Find out how your check card purchases could be paying you back - and every $1 is on us. First Citizens Bank You could earn $1 for every "bonus transaction" as defined in our Disclosure of Terms and Conditions. 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