 |
What
is my problem called? |
|
How
does it affect my health? |
|
About
further tests: |
|
How
long will the tests take? |
|
How
much will the tests cost? |
|
Do
the tests have side-effects or pain? |
|
About
treatments: |
|
What
treatments are available? |
|
How
long will they take? |
|
How
much will they cost? |
|
Will
there be side-effects, pain or other impacts? |
|
What
is the likelihood of success from each treatment? |
|
What
is likely to happen to me without treatment? |
|
If
medication is prescribed: |
|
What
is the name of the medication? |
|
What
is the dosage? |
|
How
often, how and when should I take it? |
|
What
does the medication do? |
|
How
long does it take to act? |
|
How
long should I take it? |
|
How
much does it cost? |
|
Does
the medication cause side-effects? |
|
Are
there restrictions on my activity? |
|
How
can I tell when I am getting better? |
|
What's
Next? |
How soon should I call or come in again for test results,
advice, or further examinations?
*Based in part on Medical and Health Guide for People
Over Fifty, Dartmouth Inst. for Better Health, An AARP
Book (1986).
