What to do when facing a serious illness: 3 sets of questions to ask your health care team

Receiving a diagnosis of a serious illness can be overwhelming. Often people don’t know what the journey will look like. However, there are things you can do to help you communicate with your healthcare team. For example, you and those closest to you can ask key questions to make sure you understand your illness.

1. What does it mean to have this serious illness?
2. What can I expect now and in the future?
3. How can I prepare for what might come next?

For more information:

On Serious Illness and Palliative Care in Canada: canada.ca/palliative-care

Waiting Room Revolution for information and resources to help patients and families who are facing serious illness (English only): waitingroomrevolution.com

Source: @waitingroomrev