QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR HEALTH CARE TEAM
You go to your health care professional because you want answers. To get the most out of your visit, be prepared, and have a list of questions to ask.
Some questions may include:
• What is the test for?
• How many times have you done this?
• When will I get the results?
• Why do I need this surgery?
• Are there any alternatives to surgery?
• What are the possible complications?
• Which hospital is best for my needs?
• How do you spell the name of that drug?
• Are there any side effects?
• Will this medicine interact with medicines I’m already taking?
These questions brought to you by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. For more, visit
http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/beprepared.htm