Questions to Ask

Get the Most From Your Primary Care Visit

Before Your Visit

At Northwestern Medicine, you are at the center of your care team. We want to make sure you understand:

• Your health conditions
• Your treatment options
• What you can do to be as healthy as possible

Before your visit, take some time to think ahead about what you want to know. Do you want to:

• Set health goals?
• Talk about a health problem?
• Get or change a medication?
• Get medical screenings or tests?

Questions to Consider

Asking questions at your primary care appointment will help you make better decisions, get better care and feel better about your care. Your questions can also lead to better results for your health.

Questions could include:

• Do I need any medical screenings or tests?
• How often should I get screenings and checkups?
• How does my family history affect my health?
• What can I do to lower my risk for chronic conditions?
• Is my weight at a healthy level for my height and age?
• Can you help me set some health goals?
• Should I keep taking this medication or supplement?
• Am I due for any vaccines?
• Are my blood sugar levels normal?
• Why are you prescribing this medication?
• Are my feelings of sadness or anxiety normal?

Print these questions to bring to your appointment.