1 00:00:00,140 --> 00:00:02,196 Have you ever gone into the doctor's 2 00:00:02,196 --> 00:00:04,196 office and left with more questions 3 00:00:04,196 --> 00:00:06,362 than when you went in . You're not the 4 00:00:06,362 --> 00:00:08,584 only one . Here are some tips that will 5 00:00:08,584 --> 00:00:10,307 help you at your next doctor's 6 00:00:10,307 --> 00:00:12,473 appointment. Write down a list of 7 00:00:12,473 --> 00:00:14,418 questions and concerns before your 8 00:00:14,418 --> 00:00:16,307 appointment so you don't forget 9 00:00:16,307 --> 00:00:18,473 anything . Be open and honest with 10 00:00:18,473 --> 00:00:20,196 your provider . Even if you're 11 00:00:20,196 --> 00:00:22,307 embarrassed , they can't treat you if 12 00:00:22,307 --> 00:00:24,473 they don't have the full story . 13 00:00:24,473 --> 00:00:26,696 If you don't understand something , ask 14 00:00:26,696 --> 00:00:28,780 questions until you do. 15 00:00:28,780 --> 00:00:30,947 Take notes during your appointment so you 16 00:00:30,947 --> 00:00:33,002 don't forget important details about 17 00:00:33,002 --> 00:00:35,058 your treatment or medications. 18 00:00:35,058 --> 00:00:37,169 Seek out other members of your health 19 00:00:37,169 --> 00:00:39,336 care team like a nurse or pharmacist . 20 00:00:39,336 --> 00:00:41,224 They can help you understand your treatment 21 00:00:42,770 --> 00:00:44,350 visit the CDC's health literacy page .