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Ten questions worth asking your doctor before you leave
· 4 min read
Most people leave a consultation with the prescription and none of the reasoning. These questions fix that.
About the diagnosis
Understand the reasoning, not just the label.
- What do you think is causing this, and how confident are you?
- Is any test needed to be sure?
- What else could it be?
About the medicines
Write the answers on the prescription itself.
- What is each medicine for?
- How long do I take it, and what if I miss a dose?
- Which side effects are normal and which mean I should stop?
- Does it clash with anything I already take?
About what happens next
Leave with a plan and a deadline.
- When should I feel better?
- When should I come back?
- Which symptoms mean I should not wait for the follow-up?
Frequently asked questions
Is it rude to ask the doctor so many questions?
No. Ask the most important three first so they get answered even if the consultation is short.
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