Here are 13 questions physicians said they’d want patients to ask them, as listed by U.S. News:
- What preventive care services are right for me?
- Which internet resources can I trust for medical information?
- How does my family history affect my risk for certain conditions?
- Why are you prescribing this medication?
- Will flying post-surgery affect my recovery?
- How could high blood pressure affect my health down the road?
- How does sleep affect my health?
- What do you do for your personal wellness?
- How many patients with my condition have you treated?
- Does my child really need an antibiotic for this?
- My real fear is X — how concerned should I be?
- Can we talk about end-of-life care?
- When should I come see you again?
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