Questions for a clearer conversation Use these prompts to organise a discussion with a real professional. Add private notes only in your own secure copy. My priority - What do I most want to understand? - What has changed, and what practical concerns affect the visit? - How can I ask for a pause or another explanation? Understanding the assessment - What does the finding mean? - What is certain, and what needs another check? - Why is an image or procedure being proposed? Choosing the next step - What are the alternatives, including waiting where appropriate? - What are the relevant risks, limitations and continuing-care needs? - What is agreed, what remains undecided, and who can answer a later question? Stillwell Dental is fictional. General preparation only; no information is submitted or clinical service provided.