Researchers identify gap in patient-doctor communication regarding migraines
Migraine headaches affect an estimated 30 million individuals in the U.S.
Migraine headaches affect an estimated 30 million individuals in the U.S. Many of these individuals may find significant discounts on the drugs they need to alleviate their symptoms by purchasing cheap medication from Canada.
According to a recent survey conducted by the National Headache Foundation (NHF), patients who suffer from migraines could be doing more in order to get the most out of their visits to the doctor. Researchers administered the questionnaire to 1,218 diagnosed migraine patients who were taking prescription medications for their condition, as well as a total of 533 doctors who frequently treat this condition.
The team found a significant gap in doctor-patient communication, as the majority of medical visits focused on other health conditions rather than migraines.
"Patients and physicians are having important conversations about migraine management," said Robert Dalton, executive director of the NHF. "However, these conversations are not always robust or the primary purpose of a patient's visit, making discussion priorities unclear."
He concluded that providing tools to help guide conversations between doctors and patients may result in more effective treatment of migraine headaches.
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