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Good Questions for Good Health
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Health Information Can Be Confusing
Everyone wants help with health information
You are not alone if you find health information confusing at times
Asking questions helps you understand how to stay well or to get better
It Is Important to Be Prepared to Talk to Your HealthCare Provider- Doctor, Nurse or Pharmacist–
Don’t Be Nervous to Ask Questions!
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Your Health Care Providers Want to Help You to Know
All you can about your condition/medication
Why this is important for your health
Steps to take to keep your condition under control
ProviderPatient
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Ask Your Doctor, Nurse or Pharmacist
Ask Me 3 – Good Questions for Your Good Health –At Your Next Health Care Visit Ask:
What Do I Need to Do?
What Is My Main Problem?
Why Is It Important for Me
to Do This?
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What Do I Need to Do?
What Is My Main Problem?
Why Is It Important for Me
to Do This?
What Will Your Doctor, Nurse or Pharmacist Have to Say
Let You Know What Can Happen If You Do Not Follow the
Treatment Plan
Provide You With a Treatment Plan
Provide You With a Diagnosis
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Who needs to Ask 3?
Everyone who wants to take better care of their health
If you want to understand what your health problem is and how to treat it
Who Wants to Answer 3?
Your medical team – your doctor, nurse and pharmacist –wants you to know the information you need to better manage your and your family’s health
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When Do I Ask the 3 Questions?
When you see your doctor, nurse or pharmacist
When you prepare for a medical test or procedure
When you pick up your medicine
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What if I Ask and I Still Don’t Understand?
Let your doctor, nurse or pharmacist know if you still don’t understand what you need to do
You might say: “This is new to me will you please explain that to me one more time?”
It Is Important That You Get the Information That You Need to Manage Your Health
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Tips to Manage Your Health
1. Ask the 3 questions
2. Bring a family member or friend to your doctor visit
3. Make a list of your health concerns
4. Bring a list of all your medicines to your doctor and pharmacist
5. Ask your pharmacist for help if you have questions about your medicine
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Remember to Ask Your Doctor, Nurse or Pharmacist
What Do I Need to Do?
What Is My Main Problem?
Why Is It Important for Me
to Do This?
At Your Next Health Care Visit Ask:
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For More Information
About the Ask Me 3 Program:
Visit the Website – www.npsf.org/askme3