Doctor Don’ts: Bad doctors make poor hiring choices or keep on staff that regularly make mistakes.

You Don’t Mesh.

Doctor-patient relationships are as individual as any of our personal relationships. If you’re looking for a doctor who will support your natural lifestyle and work with you on health, diet and lifestyle solutions whenever possible, then a doctor who is quick to prescribe medications is not a good fit for you. If you value a warm bedside manner, you won’t feel comfortable disclosing the intimate details of your medical concerns with someone who is cold, distant or appears indifferent. Likewise, if you don’t feel comfortable around your doctor, or if you wonder about the decisions he’s making with your health, it’s time to call it quits.

Doctor Do’s: The doctor that’s a good fit for you will share your views on medicine, whether you're interested in exploring alternative treatments when possible or giving you the warm interaction you need to open up.

Doctor Don’ts: If your doctor pushes pills when there are other options, and without explanation, or if your doctor is cold and seems not to genuinely care, you may want to move on.

Like any relationship, cutting ties with your physician can be a difficult decision. In some cases, it could mean the difference between life and death.  So choose carefully.