When visiting your Doctor, Be Your Best Advocate

Just saw a commercial sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality which is a federal government agency. The subject was the 10 questions that you should ask your health care provider, which I think is exceptional. Here are the questions:

The 10 Questions You Should Know

A simple question can help you feel better, let you take better care of yourself, or save your life. The questions below can get you started.

1.What is the test for?
2.How many times have you done this procedure?
3.When will I get the results?
4.Why do I need this treatment?
5.Are there any alternatives?
6.What are the possible complications?
7.Which hospital is best for my needs?
8.How do you spell the name of that drug?
9.Are there any side effects?
10.Will this medicine interact with medicines that I’m already taking?