How do you make sure you understand the important information your doctor tells you during your appointment? You can use these resources to help you prepare for your appointment so that you know what questions to ask, how to learn about your options, and how to understand what the doctor says to you.
Talking with Your Doctor
- Talking With Your Doctor (MedlinePlus)
- Be an Active Member of Your Health Care Team (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
- Choosing Wisely (American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation)
- Question Builder App (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services)
- Questions to Ask Your Doctor (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
- Ten Questions to Ask Before Having an Operation (American College of Surgeons)
- Getting the Most Out of Your Doctor Appointment (American Academy of Family Physicians)
Resources selected by Terri Ottosen, Health Sciences Library, UNC-Chapel Hill,
Last reviewed January 16, 2024