It is important to have an active role and be informed about the tests you will undergo, but also the treatment you will receive.
Below, find some questions you can ask your doctor.
About your symptoms or your diagnosis
- What is the disease I have?
- How serious is this disease and how can it affect my daily life?
- What caused this disease?
- What symptoms can it cause?
- What tests should I undergo and what might the results show?
- When will I know the results of my tests?
- Will I need to be followed up and, if so, how often should I visit you? Do I need to take precautions for myself or those around me?
- How can we treat my condition?
About your treatment
-What are the options for treating my condition?
- How long will treatment take?
- What is the cost of treatment?
- What is the best treatment to treat my condition?
- What side effects might I have?
- Is there anything I should avoid during my treatment?
- What can I do if I have side effects?
- Will my work or lifestyle be affected?
- What is the prognosis for my condition?
If you need surgery
- How will surgery help my condition?
- Are there any alternatives?
- How much will surgery cost?
- What are the benefits of surgery?
- What are the risks of surgery?
- What kind of anesthesia will I need?
- How long will I be back to my normal activities?
- What is the success rate of this surgery?
- How many of these surgeries have you performed in the past?
- How long will I need to stay in the Clinic?
