Life Matters

As health consumers we've come a long way. Gone are the days of 'doctor knows best'.

But how many of us actually take the opportunity to really question health professionals about the decisions they're making for and about us?

Health writers Melissa Sweet and Ray Moynihan want patients to be really informed, so they've come up with a checklist to take to the consultation.

Guests

Ray Moynihan
Health writer

Publications

Title: Ten questions you must ask your doctor
Author: Ray Moynihan and Melissa Sweet
Publisher: Allen and Unwin

Presenter

Richard Aedy

Producer

Kerrie Jean Ross

Story Researcher and Producer

Jackie May

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