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Questions for Your Doctor
At Natividad, we believe in personal care for every patient. Health care is a team effort, and each patient is a part of our team. We want you to be informed about your health, so you can make the decisions that are right for you. Asking questions is a great way to communicate with your health care team. Here are some suggested questions that may be helpful to ask your doctor. Of course, be sure to ask any other questions you might have.
About Your Diagnosis
- What condition or disease do I have?
- What symptoms should I look out for?
- What is the test you are recommending?
- Is the test safe and accurate?
- When will I get the results?
- Will I need more medical tests?
About Treatment
- What are my treatment options?
- Are there any alternatives?
- Are there any possible complications?
- What outcome should I expect?
- Do I need to have treatment right away?
- How much will treatment cost?
- Are there any side effects to the medication you recommend?
- Will this medication interact with other medicines I’m taking?
- Is there anything I can do on my own to improve my health?
About Surgery
- Why do I need surgery?
- Are there alternatives to surgery?
- What are the benefits and risks of having surgery?
- What kind of anesthesia will I need?
- Will I need to stay overnight in the hospital, or is this an outpatient surgery?
- How long will it take me to recover from surgery?
