How to Get Your Guy to Go to the Doctor
Does sending your spouse to the M.D. feel like pulling teeth? Here are some expert tactics that might work.
May 13, 2021
We all know at least one guy who is averse to any and all matters related to visiting a doctor. In fact, Cleveland Clinic found that 72% of men would rather do household chores, like cleaning the bathroom or mowing the lawn, than go to the doctor.
Plus, it’s been even worse this past year thanks to the pandemic. Nearly 60% of men surveyed have delayed health care during this time, according to Jamie Rutland, M.D., a pulmonary and critical care physician based in Southern California. He is spearheading My Health Can’t Wait, an educational campaign and resource hub to help patients recognize the importance of addressing their health needs and the detrimental impact of delaying care.