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How to give feedback on your provider?
All providers want your opinion of how they are doing both good and bad. Your opinion is an important tool for the system of care to improve. Most physicians and nurses and other health professionals accept criticism and praise well. Health professionals are intelligent and highly trained. Suggestions will help them improve at what they do. Point out the good things to improve the system.
If you find that you do not want to talk with your health provider, a simple letter will be appreciated. All hospitals have staff members who are trained to help you clear up any problems or misunderstanding. They want to hear from you.
Your participation in your care is necessary. You must communicate with your provider. The AARP outlines ways to talk with your provider.
For more advice on how to talk with your providers see the following web sites:
http://www.mywhatever.com/cifwriter/library/mortals/mor0.html
http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/quicktips/doctalk.htm
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/medical_care/talk_doctor.html
If they are not listening
If you feel that your provider is not listening to your concerns, you can notify the following.
For hospital problems contact:
Division of Licensing and Regulatory Services |
The Maine Hospital Association 33 Fuller Road Augusta, Maine 04330 207-622-4794 |
For physician problems contact:
| Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine 137 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0137 207-287-3601 |
Maine Board of Osteopathic Licensure 142 State House Station Two Bangor Street Augusta, ME 04333-0142 207-287-2480 |
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| Maine Medical Association Frank O. Stred Building P.O. Box 190 Manchester, Maine 04351 207-622-3374 |
Maine Osteopathic Association 693 Western Avenue, #1 Manchester, Maine 04351 207-623-1101 |
For Nursing problems contact:
| Maine State Board of Nursing 158 SHS Augusta, ME 04333-0158 207-287-1133 |