Health professionals - how to talk to them ( a carer's perspective)

Firstly, appreciate them for what they do for the people you care for or you. Secondly, point out that you understand they have a bit workload. Thirdly, point out to them that you aren't a medical professional - if you aren't of course, and that you don't understand jargon or when they bash out sentences quickfire style expecting you to know exactly what they are talking about and they really should put themselves in your shoes as someone caring for another rather than being in that wonderful space of being detached. Oh to be detached. We develop that in a way but essentially when you care for a loved one, you are attached in some sort of way. If you weren't, it would be a sad thing and slightly worrying too. Make it clear what your loved one needs, what you need (and yes you are able to ask for this) and what the best solution, in the most efficient, cost effective, time effective way possible. And hope this works. It has been doing so for me.