Checklist: What To Ask A Doctor?

by **KNIGHT RIDER CLUB** Tue Jun 03, 2008 9:05 am

Before the visit:

Complete a copy of the Healthwise Self-Care Checklist and take it with you.
Take a list of any medications you are currently taking.
If you have seen a doctor before for a similar problem, take the record from the visit with you.
During the visit:

State your main problem first.
Describe your symptoms (use the Healthwise Self-Care Checklist).
Describe your past experiences with the same problem.
After the visit, write down:

What's wrong.
What might happen next.
What you can do at home.
For medications, tests, and treatments, you may want to ask:

What's the name of the medication (or test, or procedure)?
Why do I need it?
What are the risks?
Are there alternatives?
What happens if I do nothing?
(For medications) How do I take this?
(For tests) How do I prepare?
At the end of the visit, ask:

Do I need to return for another visit?
Can I phone in for test results?
What danger signs should I look for?
When do I need to report back about my condition?
What else do I need to know?

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Checklist: What To Ask A Doctor?

Checklist: What To Ask A Doctor?