Questions to Ask Your Health Professional

You will have questions about diseases or conditions, medications or treatments. You might find it helpful to take a list of questions when you visit your health professional.

Depending on the reason for your visit, these questions may include:

• What’s wrong with me?
• Exactly what type of procedure or treatment are you proposing?
• What are the risks of the procedure?
• Is there any alternative treatment?
• How long will the procedure take?
• How much will it cost?
• Will my health fund cover the cost?
• What drugs will I be given? What side effects might they have?
• How long will I be unwell or unable to work?
• Can I have a second opinion?
• If I sign this, what am I agreeing to?
• Can you explain everything again in terms that I can understand?