 Make sure you ask your questions and really understand what the doctor or nurse is telling you before you leave. Write it down if you need to, and be sure to ask if you don't understand something. You wouldn't leave the body shop with questions for your mechanic, so you shouldn't leave a medical appointment with questions still on your mind. Visit AHRQ.gov slash questions and check out the tips and tools section for a free guide with more information. A message from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.