Ten Questions to Ask Your Doctor

While your doctor will have plenty of questions to ask you during your next appointment, experts say there are questions you should be ready to ask. The following can help you stay healthy or get well quicker. 

For example during your next annual physical, ask if you need any medical screenings. Also should you be taking any vitamins or supplements? Dr. Jessica Edwards, founder and CEO of Zara Medical, a hybrid primary care practice, says the answer can be different for each person. She explains if you are a vegetarian you may need a vitamin B12 supplement or if you live in an area without much sun, you may need vitamin D, and so forth. 

If you have a less common condition, ask how many people the doctor has treated with your disease. If not many, inquire about seeing a specialist who is familiar with the condition. This is also a good time to ask about treatment options and side-effects of any medication you are being prescribed. Moreover, what is the next step if your symptoms do not improve or get worse?

If you are having tests done, ask when you can expect the results, and if they will be found on your online portal or will you get a phone call. Based on the results, will you need a follow-up appointment? 

Be sure to ask your doctor to repeat or explain in simpler terms something you don’t understand. If special treatments are part of your doctor’s plan, ask if insurance will cover it; or are there other less costly alternatives. Another question that might yield an interesting answer to ask if this was a family member, would they advise anything different. 

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