Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Going to the Health Center, or a doctor’s office, can be intimidating.  The providers are well educated and from listening to your symptoms and running a few tests, they can usually tell you what is wrong with your body and what you need to do to get better.  When the diagnosis is something unfamiliar to you, it is important that you ask questions so you can have a better understanding of your condition.  As a patient, you have the right to participate in decisions regarding your health care and treatment so if you have questions about the tests that are being run or a medication you are prescribed, ASK!

Here are a few simple questions you can ask your provider each time you visit the office:
    1. What is my main problem?
    2. What do I need to do?
    3. Why is it important for me to do this?

If you understand the answers to these questions, you will be much better off in understanding your condition and the treatment needed.


Source:  BYU-Idaho Student Health Center Handout

1 comment:

  1. Lovely post.I really like this post. very important information which i never seen before. i will definitely visit your post once again.thank for sharing. Ask a doctor

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