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CAN I ASK QUESTIONS?

YES. You can ask questions and you should.

Many people, no matter how old, are often afraid to ask a doctor questions. If you understand how your body works and know what happens during an exam it will be easier to ask questions.

THESE ARE THINGS A DOCTOR SHOULD DO:

• Be polite and treat you with respect.
• Explain what he or she is doing.
• Tell you if anything is wrong and explain how she or he plans to treat the problem.
• Tell you if there are other ways to treat the problem.
• Explain any medicine that he or she wants you to take.
• Make sure your visit is confidential.
• Tell you how to care for yourself after you leave the clinic.
• Answer ALL of your questions.
• Explain if there are any costs. Many health services are free to teens.

YOU SHOULD...

• SPEAK UP
• ASK QUESTIONS
• TELL THE DOCTOR ABOUT ANYTHING THAT IS BOTHERING YOU.