- What is bothering me most?
- Is the doctor clear about what is bothering me most?
- Will the treatment not just treat the disease, but deal with what is bothering me most?
- Am I well informed about the probability of benefit and the probability of harm?
- Having decided on this, you need to consider:
- Am I really sure I want this treatment - and will I blame myself if it does go wrong?
- What have other people like me decided? (Look at two very good websites: patientslikeme.com and healthtalkonline.co.uk)
How urgently is the treatment needed?
Where should I have it done?