Questions to ask
When you come to see your consultant there may be lots of
questions you have in mind, but it is not uncommon to find it
difficult to remember them at the time of your appointment.
Here are some tips to help you...
- It is a good idea to write down questions you would like an
answer to and bring them with you.
- Write down any symptoms you are experiencing.
- You may find your specialist answers all your questions as they
talk to you, but it is still useful to go through your questions
before the end to check all your concerns have been answered in
full.
- It is helpful to have someone with you when you see your
specialist so they can also hear the information. They may pick up
on the details while you are focusing upon what is being said
overall.
- Your specialist nurse may also be there to follow the
discussion and it may be useful to check through the information
you have just heard with them before going home.
- All of our consultants are willing to answer questions at the
time but you may find further questions arise once you are away
from the hospital. This may be because you have talked with
others, or it may simply be that you have had more time to think
through the information.
- You will always have another chance to ask
questions. Your specialist nurse will be happy to answer any
questions or can arrange further discussion with your consultant if
needed.
- Don't worry if you need to ask a question more than
once. You may be given a lot of information at your
appointment and it is important that you understand what you are
being told.
