Limited time with a doctor leaves little opportunity for questions regarding healthcare for yourself or a loved one. A bit of preparation before an appointment can help you formulate and compose questions to ask when you see a healthcare provider. A great resource to get you started is MedlinePlus’ Talking With Your Doctor health topic.

Being prepared can help you get the information you need to make informed decisions about your health, so heed the suggestions about:

• Listing your concerns, any allergies and all the medicines, herbs or vitamins you take;
• Giving a description of symptoms - when they started, what makes them better;
• Carrying a notepad or tape recorder;
• Inviting a trusted friend or relative to accompany you.

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