The National Institute on Aging has published a free guide to seniors, available online at http://www.niapublications.org/pubs/talking/Talking_with_Your_Doctor.pdf, or by calling 1-800-222-2225. The guide discusses preparations for an office visit to the doctor, discussions and questions during the visit and gives tips for following-up after the visit and diagnosis.

Talking with Your Doctor, features four chapters:

1. Planning Your Doctor Visit; How well you and your doctor talk to each other is one of the most important parts of getting good health care.

2. Your Visit to the Doctor; Your health can have a big impact on other parts of your life, and that needs to be talked about too. The tips in this chapter will help you make the most of your doctor visit.

3. Asking Questions; Asking questions helps your doctor know what is important to you. It also lets your doctor know when something he or she says is unclear.

4. Conversations After Diagnosis; making decisions about your care is easier if you follow these tips to help you talk to your doctor after you get your diagnosis.

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