What Questions Should Parents Ask Healthcare Providers?
Asking the right questions can help you make informed decisions about your child’s care. Consider the following:
- Diagnosis-Related: What is the diagnosis? How certain are you of this diagnosis? Are there other possible conditions? - Treatment Options: What are the treatment options? What are the benefits and risks of each? What is the recommended treatment and why? - Follow-Up Care: What follow-up care is necessary? How often should my child be seen? What symptoms should prompt an immediate visit? - Medications: What medications are being prescribed? What are the possible side effects? Are there any interactions with other medications my child is taking? - Lifestyle and Home Care: Are there any lifestyle changes we need to make? What care should be provided at home?
