Improving healthcare quality is a team effort. You can improve care for yourself and loved ones by taking an active role.
Ask questions. Understand your condition. Evaluate your options.
- What is the test for?
- How many times have you done this procedure?
- When will I get the results?
- Why do I need this treatment?
- Are there any alternatives?
- What are the possible complications?
- Which hospital is best for my needs?
- How do you spell the name of that drug?
- Are there any side effects?
- Will this medicine interact with medicines that I'm already taking?
For more questions:
http://www.ahrq.gov/questionsaretheanswer/
1-800-931-AHRQ (2477)
