These are the five questions you should always ask your doctor

[Northerner]

The NHS in Scotland must move away from a “doctor knows best” culture which leaves patients reluctant to ask questions of the people treating them, the nation’s most senior clinician has said.

Dr Catherine Calderwood, Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer, said patients should not be afraid to speak up during appointments and should expect doctors to answer their questions properly.

Writing in her annual report, she said people receiving treatment with the NHS should be prepared to ask five key questions of their doctors so they can take more control of their care. The questions include: “Is this test, treatment or procedure really needed?”, “Are there simpler, safer or alternative options? and “What would happen if I did nothing?”

https://inews.co.uk/news/scotland/n...knows-best-culture-says-scotlands-top-doctor/

 

[trophywench]

Do the doctors in Scotland not already automatically tell patients all of that then?

 

[TheClockworkDodo]

If I asked what the side effects might be I'd never have anything done! 😱

I think the question to ask is "what would you do if you were in my position?"

 

[mikeyB]

Yes, Juliet, that’s my favourite question🙂

 

[Northerner]

I think the question to ask is "what would you do if you were in my position?"

A good question to ask if you're a Type 2 being told you don't need to test - and watch their body language when they reply! 😱 🙄