Past is the era when doctors were looked upon as "Gods" and their words were taken as gospel truth. Today there is a general feeling of skepticism in patients towards medical profession. In such background the interaction and conversation between a patient and doctor can be really confusing for the patient and his kin.
It is important that the patients and their kin take an active role in their treatment. They should work in close coordination with the doctor to achieve the best possible treatment. An important part of this relationship is good communication. Here are some questions you can ask your doctor to get your discussion started: