20 ChatGPT Prompts to Build the Right Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Appointments are short and it is easy to forget what you wanted to ask. Paste your situation into the brackets and these prompts help you walk in with a clear, prioritized list. This helps you prepare and understand, and your doctor stays your source for any decision.
In short: This page contains 20 copy-paste ready prompts, organized into 5 categories with a description and pro tip for each. The first 5 prompts are free instantly, no signup needed. Hand-curated and tested by the AI Academy team.
After a New Diagnosis
4 promptsUnderstand the Diagnosis
1/20I was just told I have [your diagnosis]. Write me a list of clear, plain-language questions to ask my doctor so I understand what it is, how serious it is, what caused it, and what happens next. Group the questions so I can move through them quickly.
A grouped question list for a new diagnosis.
Pro tip: Ask your doctor to explain anything you do not understand in everyday words.
Know Your Options
2/20For someone newly diagnosed with [your diagnosis], write questions I can ask my doctor about my treatment options, the pros and cons of each, what happens if I do nothing, and how quickly I need to decide.
Questions that surface the full range of choices.
Pro tip: Asking what happens if you wait often clarifies how urgent a choice really is.
What to Expect
3/20Help me write questions to ask my doctor about living with [your diagnosis] day to day: what might change, what warning signs to watch for, and when I should call the office versus seek urgent care.
Practical questions about daily life and red flags.
Pro tip: Write down the answer about warning signs and keep it somewhere easy to find.
Second Opinion
4/20I am considering a second opinion about my [your diagnosis]. Write a few respectful questions to ask my current doctor about getting one, sharing my records, and whether they would recommend a particular specialist.
Polite questions for exploring a second opinion.
Pro tip: Good doctors expect and support second opinions, so there is no need to feel awkward.
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About a Medication
4 promptsThe New Prescription
5/20My doctor prescribed [the medication] for [your condition]. Write clear questions to ask about what it does, how and when to take it, how long until it works, and what to do if I miss a dose.
The essential questions for any new medication.
Pro tip: Confirm the exact dose and timing before you leave the office.
Side Effects and Interactions
6/20Help me write questions to ask my doctor or pharmacist about [the medication]: common side effects, which ones mean I should call, and whether it interacts with my other medications, which are [list them] or my supplements.
Safety questions about side effects and interactions.
Pro tip: Bring a full list of everything you take, including vitamins and supplements.
Cost and Alternatives
7/20Write questions to ask about [the medication] regarding cost, whether a generic or lower-cost option exists, and whether there is a non-medication approach worth discussing for [your condition].
Questions about affordability and alternatives.
Pro tip: If cost is a worry, say so plainly, since your doctor may know cheaper options.
Stopping or Changing
8/20I am taking [the medication] and thinking about [stopping it, or a concern I have]. Write questions to ask my doctor about how to change or stop it safely and what to watch for, without deciding anything on my own.
Questions for safely reviewing a current medication.
Pro tip: Never stop a prescribed medication on your own before checking with your doctor.
Before a Procedure or Surgery
4 promptsWhy This Procedure
9/20I am scheduled for [the procedure or surgery]. Write questions to ask my doctor about why it is recommended, what it involves, the risks and benefits, and what happens if I delay or decline.
Questions that clarify the reason and the risks.
Pro tip: Understanding the why makes the whole process less frightening.
Getting Ready
10/20Help me write practical questions to ask before [the procedure]: how to prepare, what to stop eating, drinking, or taking beforehand, how long it takes, and whether I will need someone to drive me home.
A prep checklist framed as questions.
Pro tip: Ask early, since some prep steps start days before the date.
Recovery and Aftercare
11/20Write questions to ask my doctor about recovering from [the procedure]: how long recovery takes, what pain to expect, activity limits, warning signs to watch for, and when I can return to work or normal life.
Questions that set realistic recovery expectations.
Pro tip: Ask who to call after hours if something does not feel right.
Who and Where
12/20Write a few questions to ask about the logistics of [the procedure]: who will perform it, how often they do it, where it takes place, and what anesthesia or sedation is involved.
Straightforward questions about the practical details.
Pro tip: It is perfectly reasonable to ask how experienced the team is.
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Make a Short Visit Count
4 promptsTop Three Concerns
13/20I have a short appointment and want to cover the most important things first. Based on my situation, [describe your concerns], help me choose my top three questions and phrase each one clearly and briefly.
A tight, prioritized list for a quick visit.
Pro tip: Lead with your biggest concern in case time runs out.
One-Line Summary
14/20Help me write a short summary I can say at the start of my appointment so my doctor understands why I am here: my main issue is [describe it], it started [when], and my main question is [your question].
An opening line that focuses the whole visit.
Pro tip: A clear opening helps your doctor use the time well.
Closing Questions
15/20Write a short set of questions to ask at the end of my appointment about [your reason for the visit], such as what the next step is, when I should follow up, what results I am waiting on, and how to reach the office with questions.
Wrap-up questions so nothing is left hanging.
Pro tip: Always confirm how and when you will get any test results.
Say It Back
16/20Help me write a simple way to confirm I understood my doctor, by summarizing back what I heard about [the topic] in my own words and asking if I got it right.
A repeat-back technique to catch misunderstandings.
Pro tip: Repeating the plan back out loud is one of the best ways to avoid mix-ups.
For a Specialist or Telehealth Visit
4 promptsSpecialist Referral
17/20I am seeing a specialist about [your issue] after a referral. Write questions to ask so the visit is productive: what they think is going on, what tests they may run, and how they will coordinate with my regular doctor.
Questions tuned for a first specialist visit.
Pro tip: Bring any records or test results your regular doctor already has.
Get Records Ready
18/20Help me list what to prepare and send before my specialist visit for [your issue], such as prior test results, imaging, a medication list, and a short history, so I do not repeat everything from scratch.
A prep list so the specialist has your background.
Pro tip: Sending records ahead of time gives you more of the visit for questions.
Telehealth Setup
19/20I have a telehealth appointment about [your issue]. Write a short checklist of questions and things to have ready, such as my symptom notes, my medication list, my pharmacy details, and any readings like blood pressure or temperature.
A ready-for-telehealth checklist.
Pro tip: Test your camera and connection a few minutes early to avoid a rushed start.
Follow-Up Plan
20/20Write questions to ask at the end of a specialist or telehealth visit about [your issue] and the plan going forward: what the next step is, who is responsible for it, when to check back, and how to reach them if things change.
Closing questions that lock in the next step.
Pro tip: Make sure you leave knowing who owns the next action, you or the clinic.
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