The 10 Questions You Should Know
AHRQ’s Questions Are the Answer public education initiative highlights the vital role patients and families can play as part of their own healthcare teams. Answers to simple questions can help you feel better, take better care of yourself, or even save your life.
The questions below can get you started.
- What is the test for?
- When will I get the results?
- How do you spell the name of that drug?
- Are there any side effects?
- Will this medicine interact with medicines that I'm already taking?
- Why do I need this treatment?
- Are there any alternatives?
- What are the possible complications?
- Which hospital is best for my needs?
- How many times have you done this procedure?
