How can I get what I need from my doctor?

It depends on what you actually need. If you want some medication, maybe you wouldn't be able to get it because your doctor knows better than you what should you drink or no. If it's about psychotherapy, like you may want CBT or similar, you can recommend it to your doctor and tell him/her what you actually want. You can't get anything if you don't talk about what you want. So, just a conversation about it can change things. But this is anxiety Q&A so you're maybe asking this because you're scared and don't know how to tell them what you want. I can recommend writing it on paper and just giving your doctor that. It may be really, really hard, but if you don't try you logically won't get what you want. Fight for it. Fight for your health. You deserve it.

You can get what you need from your doctor by asking for help Tell him or her about your problem then the doctor will give what you need

Tell your doctor exactly, specifically, which prescription or surgery you think you need, why you physically/mentally need it (ie: prescribed it in the past, knee aches constantly, read a lot of studies that show...), and why you feel/think you should be prescribed it (friends say it helps, I saw a commercial, I'm grasping at straws, I've tried everything else, &c, &c). If they still refuse, ask them "Why do you think I don't need this?" and keep an open mind. They are a professional and their opinion should be respected. If you are still adamant, there is no shame in seeking a second opinion at another doctor office.

By being honest, open, straightforward with the doctor, remember, they are there to help you with it

The best way to get the most out of any doctor, you have to become your own advocate. Research your condition and treatment options. Talk to them openly and honestly and be yourself.

Remember that Doctors are just people with excellent educations. They have good days and bad days, are overworked, have troubles at home, etc. So, when i want to be sure that I tell the Doc Everything that is on my mind, i often write it down; either in a list, or a letter, and i make a separate page for their answers, so i don't have to wonder later what they said. There is typically a lot of stress in the Doctor's office, so much going on, so many questions, that I often forget something if i don't have written notes. Also, you can be sure that you brought this to your Doctor's attention (make them a copy of your list or letter for their file~!), and that you understood their reply.

initially know yourself what you really need from a doctor and don't hide anything from the doctor.follow his advice

Whenever I used to enter my doctors surgery my mind used to go blank and I'd come out remembering all those problems I'd forgotten about which still hadn't been resolved. Perhaps something so simple as writing a list to go into the doctors room with can help you achieve communicating successfully with your doctor. Being honest and open also helps massively, remember that doctors are human too and that they're there to help you, you're not an inconvenience to them.

Try to have an open conversation with your doctor. Sometimes doctors will even be open to suggestions you have about your care. In my experience, it is best to only bring one issue to a doctor at a time, though. This will be considered the chief complaint and the doctor will focus on that at your visit. Communication is the most important part of the doctor/patient relationship. So tell your doctor everything and be open to listening.

By being open and honest with your doctor and unafraid to get a second opinion if that is what it takes.