Thank you lemon80s and Perna.

After some thought, I think the letter writing suggestion is the best way to deal with this. I will ask my doctor to reply in writing before we discuss it. This will give me time to think about her response, thoroughly.

I will make an effort to reply promptly to my doctor's questions. People have pointed out my pauses can make them feel uncomfortable.

My doctor knows, I have central auditory processing disorder. Sometimes, I think she forgets.