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Surgery: Questions to Ask the Doctor
Overview
Print this form and fill in the information if your doctor recommends that you have a surgical procedure.
General questions
Questions to ask about the procedure
Questions to ask about what to expect after surgery
Questions to ask about what to expect when you get home
Reminders
- Ask for other information about the surgery.
- Ask about a second opinion.
- Ask how much the surgery will cost and if there are ways to reduce the costs.
- State any concerns you have about having the surgery.
Credits
Current as of: January 20, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine
Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine
Kenneth Bark MD - General Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery
Current as of: January 20, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Kenneth Bark MD - General Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery