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What to ask your doctor

Questions to Ask is a short leaflet which has been developed by the Department of Health to help everyone get the best out of their appointment with their doctor or health professional.

Questions to Ask provides patients and carers with suggested questions to ask a health professional during their consultation through a series of prompts and tips. Shared decision making between patients and professionals is known to make a lasting and significant difference to healthcare outcomes. Receiving and understanding the right information during an appointment is key to involving people in decisions about their treatment and care.

Questions to Ask supports this involvement by helping people with general questions during a consultation, such as "Are there any side effects or risks?" and "How will I know if the treatment is working?"

The Questions to Ask leaflet can be read and printed from here in English.

Copies may also be downloaded for other languages:

Versions in audio and braille are available from the website below in

http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_079531