10 Questions for Your Next Doctor Visit

Asking questions at the doctor’s office is a great way to stay on top of your health and can even help keep your health care costs down. Here are some questions you can ask your doctor when it’s time for a procedure or treatment to ensure your benefits keep working optimally:

1. What is the test or procedure for, and why do I need it?
2. How much does it cost?
3. What are the alternatives?
4. How many times have you done this procedure, and how recently have you done it?
5. What are the possible complications?
6. When can I expect test results?
7. Which provider or health care facility is best for my needs?
8. Are there generic equivalents or over-the-counter alternatives to this drug?
9. Are there any side effects?
10. Will this medicine interact with any medicines I am already taking?