NIHSeniorHealth: Talking with Your Doctor

Planning Your Doctor Visit Your Visit to the Doctor Discussing Sensitive Topics Hospital Stays and ER Visits Asking Questions After a Diagnosis Treatments and Surgery Discussing Prevention Talking with a Specialist In Case of a Serious Illness Frequently Asked Questions Videos MedlinePlus for More Information Printer friendly version		Talking with Your Doctor Frequently Asked Questions 17. What questions should I ask before having a medical test? - cont'd Other questions to ask your doctor about medical tests: How is the test done? What steps does the medical test involve? Are there any dangers or side effects? How will I find out the results of my test? How long will it take to get the results? What will we know after the test?

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Last reviewed: 10 January 2011 First published: 26 July 2007 National Institute on Aging, U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Contact us, Accessibility, Copyright, Privacy