questions to ask when choosing a doctor?
445445
['What days/hours does the doctor see patients?', 'Are there times set aside for the doctor to take phone calls? ... ', 'Does the doctor ever make house calls?', 'How far in advance do I have to make appointments?', "What's the process for urgent care?"]
111952
['Why do you want to be a doctor?', 'What makes a good doctor?', 'Which quality do you think is the most important in a doctor?', 'What qualities do you have that mean you will be a good doctor?', 'What do you feel are the good and bad points about being a doctor?', 'How would you balance your outside interests with studying a degree?']
1248983
['What are my treatment options?', 'What do you recommend and why?', 'How much experience do you have treating this type of cancer?', 'Should I get a second opinion? ... ', 'What would the goal of the treatment be?', 'How quickly do we need to decide on treatment?', 'What should I do to be ready for treatment?']
1390032
['How much time should I spend on my private practice?', 'Should I take insurance in my private practice?', 'How do I set my rates in private practice?', 'How do I get more ideal clients in my private practice?', 'Should I start a group private practice?']
1060742
['What is the operation (procedure) that is recommended?', "What is the surgeon's experience with this procedure?", 'What is the reason that this procedure is necessary at this time?', 'What are the options if this procedure is not done?', 'What is the anticipated outcome of the procedure?']
1299605
['Am I at risk for developing an eye disease?', 'What tests will we be doing today, and do they include a dilated eye exam to check for diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration?', 'How should I best monitor my eye health?', 'How often do you recommend I return for a comprehensive eye exam?']
336436
['Did you have problems with your plan last year? ... ', 'Can you afford your current plan? ... ', 'Do you want supplemental coverage? ... ', 'How much traveling will you do next year? ... ', 'Were you recently diagnosed with a new illness? ... ', 'Will you need dental or vision coverage? ... ', 'Do you need a separate prescription drug plan?']
362566
['"Why should I use this surgeon?" ... ', '"Will anything improve my hair transplant?" ... ', '"Which hair transplant procedure is best for me?" ... ', '"How much does a hair transplant cost?" ... ', '"Will I need time off work after my hair transplant surgery?" ... ', '"Will I need another hair transplant procedure in the future?"']
1456822
['Tell me about yourself.', 'Why are you interested in this program?', 'Why do you want to be a physician?', 'Why did you choose your specialty? or What specialties interest you?', 'Why did you choose your medical school?']
409804
['What is your general philosophy on pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum care?', 'What is your role as physician? ... ', 'How long have you been practicing? ... ', 'How many births do you anticipate attending month? ... ', 'What is the chance of you delivering my baby? ... ', 'What is your c-section rate?']
217660
['Is the doctor board certified? ... ', 'Is the age, sex, race, or religion of the doctor important to me?', 'Will language be an obstacle to communication? ... ', 'Do I prefer a group practice or an individual doctor?', 'Does it matter which hospital the doctor admits patients to?']
861819
['How will this operation help my child?', 'Is the surgery an inpatient or outpatient procedure?', 'How long will my child need to be in the hospital?', 'What type of incision will be used?', 'What medications will he need?']
1375442
['How many surgeries have you performed on people with this tumor type and/or location?', 'How will you protect against damage to the brain?', 'Will I be awake during surgery?', 'How will tumor location affect my outcome and your strategy?', 'What are the risks and benefits of surgery for me?']
445437
["What's their specialty?", 'Can they give references and do they show strong reviews?', 'Do they have a satisfaction guarantee?', 'What\'s their "waiting" policy?', 'Do they have payment plans?', 'Will they teach you prevention?', 'Do they have free/low-cost consultations for new patients?']
1230326
['At what point do you recommend that I come to the hospital/birth center?', 'How soon after I come to the hospital will my health care provider see me?', 'How much time will the health care provider spend with me during labor?', 'If I write a birth plan, will it be honored?', 'How often are vaginal exams performed during labor?']
1280204
["What are the doctor's medical qualifications and experience? ... ", 'Which accredited hospitals does the doctor use? ... ', 'What is the physician-patient communication style? ... ', "How does the physician's office handle phone calls?"]
859930
['“Who is going to be the doctor for your new baby?” ... ', 'Compatibility is what most parents are searching for.', '“Tell me about your office.” ... ', '“Why did you choose to become a pediatrician?”', '“What are your thoughts on antibiotics and vaccinations?” ... ', '“What do you love about your job?” ... ', '“What do you like to do outside of work?”']