10 Important Questions To Ask At Your Doctors’ Appointments (6 of 6)

“If this were your family member, what would you do?”

Appeal to your doctor’s sense of compassion by reminding them you’re more than just a name on their schedule—you’re someone’s parent, spouse, child, or grandparent. Medical decisions can be incredibly complex. Approaching patients as if they were family members helps doctors make thoughtful, empathetic choices—benefiting both the provider and the person receiving care.