Questions to Ask the Doctor

Surgeries

• Why does my loved one need surgery?
• How is the surgery performed?
• Where will the surgery be performed?
• Are there alternatives to surgery?
• What risks are associated with this operation?
• What kind of anesthesia will be used?
• What is the average recovery time?
• How much experience do you have performing this type of surgery?

Costs

• What costs can we expect?
• Will my loved one’s insurance cover this test or treatment?
• What can we do to reduce costs?

Written Instructions

• Do you have any written information that we can take home?

Follow-Up Care

• Is a follow-up visit necessary?
• If so, when should we follow up?
• If we think of questions later, how can we contact you?