For the patient, who may be putting themselves or someone they love in the hands of a medical professional, the experience doesn't have to be a one way street. Patients need to educate themselves on their particular circumstances, and be ready to communicate their needs with their caregivers. On today's episode of Nathan's Neighborhood, host Nathan Arledge talks to OBGYN Dr. Nathan Givens. In his work, Dr. Givens works most directly in the delivery room, including having been part of Nathan's son's delivering process. Host Nathan talks to guest Nathan about what his motivations are for being in his position now, what the relationships he tries to build with his patients mean to him, why being able to communicate with doctors and nurses is so important, and when to ask for a second opinion. Dr. Givens also shares a touching story about his experience on the other side of the medical experience when he talks about moving his family to Boston for a month during COVID as his son battled a heart issue.