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It is important to know as much as you can about your health problem. Before you meet your doctor and health care team, make a list of what would like to know about your condition, its treatment and effect on your health and lifestyle. The more information you have, the better your outcomes and care will be.
Ask your doctor or health care team these questions to find out more about your health problem. The answers to them will help you to understand:
If you run out of time to go through your list of questions, ask your doctor when you may have another chance to discuss them, or about other useful sources of information. You may also want someone with you as a support and to help you understand the information.
Tell your doctor what medications and supplements, such as vitamins and herbs, you take on a regular basis.
For each medication prescribed you should know:
Benzaia, Diana, MA. Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Your Condition, Hospital for Special Surgery, 17 August, 2010. Accessed 15 October, 2014.