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Andy Stein

Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Medical Information

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Medical Information

To ask a health question, you should contact NHS 111 online or by phone, use the NHS website for general health information, or consult the World Health Organization (WHO) website for global health topics.
You can also get information by visiting a GP surgery. For a life-threatening emergency, always call 999; or go to A&E.

How to Get Help for Your Symptoms

  • NHS 111: Go to 111.nhs.uk or call 111 to get help for your symptoms or injury.
  • Emergency Services: For life-threatening emergencies, call 999.

5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor

When you see a doctor (or other healthcare professional), it’s good to ask questions to help you understand your condition and treatment. Consider asking: 
  1. What are the treatment options?
  2. What are the side effects or risks associated with each option?
  3. How long will the treatment last, and how will I know if the treatment is working?
  4. What will happen if I don’t have any treatment?
  5. What can I do to help myself?

Note. Ask Me 3This programme encourages you to ask three key questions:

  • What is my main problem?
  • What do I need to do?
  • Why is it important for me to do this? 

Where to Find General Health Information

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