The best choices about your care are often made jointly between you and your providers. Health professionals have medical expertise to diagnose and treat your symptoms, and you know your body and preferences best.
Use the resources below to help you approach decisions about medical care options.
Do some research
Choosing Wisely offers patient-friendly resources to help you decide whether you need certain tests, procedures and medications.
Use the Medical Encyclopedia from the National Institutes of Health to search for information about common health issues and treatment options.
Think through your options
Use these worksheets to help you think through — and remember — what questions to ask at your doctor’s appointment when making a medical decision.
The Ottawa Personal Decision Guide can help you make important health decisions, think through your needs, and plan next steps.