*Good Questions for Good Health

*Health Information Can Be ConfusingEveryone wants help with health informationYou are not alone if you find health information confusing at timesAsking questions helps you understand how to stay well or to get better

*Your Health Care Providers Want to Help You to KnowAll you can about your condition/medicationWhy this is important for your healthSteps to take to keep your condition under controlProviderPatient

*Ask Your Doctor, Nurse or PharmacistAsk Me 3 Good Questions for Your Good Health At Your Next Health Care Visit Ask:

*What Do I Need to Do?What Is My Main Problem?Why Is It Important for Me to Do This?What Will Your Doctor, Nurse or Pharmacist Have to Say

*Who needs to Ask 3?Everyone who wants to take better care of their health If you want to understand what your health problem is and how to treat itWho Wants to Answer 3?Your medical team your doctor, nurse and pharmacist wants you to know the information you need to better manage your and your familys health

*When Do I Ask the 3 Questions?When you see your doctor, nurse or pharmacistWhen you prepare for a medical test or procedureWhen you pick up your medicine

*What if I Ask and I Still Dont Understand?Let your doctor, nurse or pharmacist know if you still dont understand what you need to doYou might say: This is new to me will you please explain that to me one more time?It Is Important That You Get the Information That You Need to Manage Your Health

*Tips to Manage Your HealthAsk the 3 questionsBring a family member or friend to your doctor visitMake a list of your health concernsBring a list of all your medicines to your doctor and pharmacistAsk your pharmacist for help if you have questions about your medicine

*Remember to Ask Your Doctor, Nurse or PharmacistAt Your Next Health Care Visit Ask:

For More InformationAbout the Ask Me 3 Program:Visit the Website www.npsf.org/askme3