It’s key to ask your health care providers: 

• What is the main concern? 

• What do I need to do? 

• Why is it important for me to do this? 

• Can I have the key information in writing (in my preferred language)? 

Plain Language Medical Dictionary (umich.edu) 

Look up health care terms to find plain, clear language to help you make informed decisions.  

MedlinePlus - Health Information from the National Library of Medicine 

Provides easy-to-read health materials with step-by-step instructions. 

MyHealthfinder | health.gov 

Find important prevention and wellness information that is evidence based, actionable, and easy to use. 

Health Information Translations (healthinfotranslations.org) 

Multilingual health information materials in many languages, including some American Sign Language resources. 

Ask Me 3: Good Questions for Your Good Health | Institute for Healthcare Improvement (ihi.org) 

Prepare for your doctor’s office visit. Write down your questions to ask your health care provide