Ask about the reason for care
Which problem is this plan meant to treat, and what other causes are worth talking through?
What other paths could we discuss, including leaving this plan aside?
What in my history would make us set this plan aside?
Ask about the evidence for the goal
Which study best matches my goal and the medicine being offered?
What changed for the people in it, beyond a blood-test result?
How long did the researchers follow them?
Ask about the medicine and its maker
What are the full ingredient names, and how will the medicine be given?
Who prepares it, and which state board holds that pharmacy’s record?
Which laws let the pharmacy make and supply this medicine where I receive care?
Ask how the plan will be reviewed
What change would count as useful progress?
How will we judge whether to continue, change course or stop?
What problems mean I need help, and who can I reach between visits?
Ask for the full bill and its terms
What is the total before treatment, and what is the continuing total?
What is included, what is billed separately and what can change?
How do I pause or cancel, and what is refundable?