Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Are Admitted to the Hospital %
Medically reviewed by Patricia Salber, MD, MBA
Updated on April 3, 2021
Being admitted to the hospital is a stressful situation. Here are some questions to ask so that you will be better prepared and less anxious.
No one wants to go to the hospital, but there are times in our lives where it might be unavoidable. Whether you need to have surgery or you suddenly get sick and need to go to the hospital, it’s a stressful situation. However, if you ask your doctor the right questions when you are admitted, you’ll feel less anxious and be more prepared for a hospital stay however long.
Questions you should ask the doctor when you are admitted:
1. What are the treatment options for my condition?
Some conditions or injuries can be treated only surgically but others may be cured with just medication alone. Make sure you ask your doctor about all the treatment options available as well as their pros and cons. There may be one or multiple possible approaches to treat the same disease. Knowing what they are will help put things in perspective. It will also be easier for you to make an informed…
