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Five questions your patients might ask

Wednesday, 8 Jul 2015

As part of the choosing wisely campaign the NPS has suggested patients ask their doctor the following 5 questions before they get any test, treatment or procedure.

1. DO I REALLY NEED THIS TEST OR PROCEDURE?

2. WHAT ARE THE RISKS?

3. ARE THERE SIMPLER, SAFER OPTIONS?

4. WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T DO ANYTHING?

5. WHAT ARE THE COSTS?

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