Talking with Physicians & Providers Every time you talk with a doctor, nurse, or pharmacist, use the Ask Me 3 questions to better understand your health.

Good Questions for Patients' Good Health

Because clear communication is the foundation for patients to be able to understand and act on health information, Iowa Health System has launched its first solution-based initiative from its action agenda, titled Ask Me 3.

Asking 3 is a quick, effective tool designed to improve health communication between patients and providers.

Through patient and provider education materials developed by leading health literacy experts Ask Me 3 promotes three simple but essential questions that patients should ask their providers in every health care interaction.

1. What is my main problem?

2. What do I need to do?

3. Why is it important for me to do this?

Every time you talk with a doctor, nurse, or pharmacist, use the Ask Me 3 questions to better understand your health. Asking these questions can help you: Take care of your health, prepare for medical tests and take your medicines the right way.