Many patients do not ask their physicians essential questions out of fear. Kevin Haselhorst, MD, an emergency medicine physician, outlines the 10 questions patients do not ask physicians, and urges patients to ask these questions because the information could help during medical crises.
Here are the 10 questions patients should ask physicians.
1. Do I need this medical test?
2. How should I deal with stress?
3. Can you feel my pain?
4. Do I have sufficient listening skills?
5. Can you ensure me you are taking me seriously?
6. At what age would you classify me in terms of my physical and mental health?
7. Do you know at what age I will die?
8. Would you ever refer me to another physician?
9. Do you see an endpoint to my disease process or treatment? If so, when?
10. Are you aware I am a spiritual being?
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