Chronic Condition? Questions You Should Ask Your Dr.
2010 January 18
Here is a list of questions you should ask your doctor that will help you come up with an effective treatment plan for your chronic condition:
- How should I treat my condition?
- What will happen if I don’t treat it?
- What problems can I expect in the future?
- How does my lifestyle affect my condition?
- When should I set my follow-up appointment?
If you recieve a prescription, you may also want to ask the following:
- How should I take this medication?
- What should I do if I miss a dose?
- What are the risks of not taking this medication as prescribed?
- How long should I take this medicine?
- How is this medication better than another?
- How does this medicine work?
- What are the possible side effects and what should I do if I experience any?