Practical tool
Questions for your doctor
Choose the questions that fit your visit. Write down the answers in your own words and ask for clarification when you need it.
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Diagnosis and current status
- What information are you using to understand my current condition?
- What is known, and what is still uncertain?
- What do the test results mean in plain language?
Treatment discussion
- What is the goal of the recommendation?
- What benefits, risks, side effects, and alternatives should I understand?
- How will we monitor whether it is working?
- Could this interact with my other conditions, medicines, or supplements?
Next steps
- What should I do next, and when?
- What changes should prompt me to call the office?
- Who should I contact for a non-emergency question?
- When is the next review?