medical questions you should ask
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Here is a list of questions you should ask your doctor or health professional
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1.
What are the side effects? -
Too few people weigh in the side effect of the meds vs. living with the problem.
28 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
2.
Is there a natural remedy or treatment?
20 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
3.
Can you diagnosis without that expensive test?
18 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
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Can I get this in the generic ? -
Many Generic drugs cost hundreds less than the name brand, and they are the same thing!
14 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
5.
What are the long term effects of this medicine?
14 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
6.
Do you have any samples
12 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
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Why do I need this test?
10 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
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If I am self pay, can I get a discount?
While they won’t advertise it, most doctor office give a deep discount for patients with out insurance paying cash.
2 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
9.
What happens if I don’t follow up
2 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
10.
Will you explain this to my relative ?
1 point - added 15 years ago by clementine -
11.
Is the Generic the same?
. - Some times, with certain drugs ( like blood thinners) the generic dose is not the same as the name brand
0 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
12.
Are there any law suits against this practice?
0 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
13.
Does this mole look suspicious?
0 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
14.
Why does it hurt(when I insert whatever reason here )
0 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
15.
Why are my bowel movements ………….
0 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
16.
I would like to discuss contraceptives
0 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
17.
What std’s should I be aware of?
0 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
18.
Foot exam
-1 point - added 15 years ago by clementine -
19.
Why is my child not advancing at the same speed as other children
-1 point - added 15 years ago by clementine -
20.
Can I see a specialist? -
A family practioner is not equipped to follow your specialized condition . Get the referral
-2 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
21.
Where did you go to school
-2 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
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