Questions to ask your Primary Care Provider during your visit
I once had a patient, a kind and gentle woman named Alice. She rushed into Greensboro emergency medicine late one night, her face etched with worry. She had a minor health scare, but couldn’t help feeling anxious. Why? Because she realized she didn’t know the first thing about her own health. That’s why I’m writing this blog post today. It’s not just for Alice or the countless others like her, but for anyone who’s ever felt lost during a visit to their primary care provider. It’s time to change that. Let’s empower ourselves with the right questions to ask. Because knowing what to ask, that’s half the battle won.
Why Do I Need to Know These Questions?
Imagine you’re a detective. Would you enter an investigation without any idea what to look for? Of course not. In the same way, your body is a mystery and your primary care provider is a detective. The questions you ask can be the key to unlocking your health’s secrets.
First Set of Questions: Your Health History
Let’s dig into your past. It may hold answers for your present and future. Here are three questions you should ask:
- What screenings or tests do I