why it is so important to take an active part in successful and effective treatment.
how shall we do this?
the "ask me 3" program encourages the public to ask 3 main questions, in any contact they have with the medical staff.
what is my medical problem?
what must i do to address the problem?
why is it important that i do that?
what examination did i go through and what was its purpose?
what are the results of the examination?
in view of the result - what should be done?
myth: "if the patient has a question, he will ask it on his own initiative ..."
in reality: many patients feel shy and uncomfortable to ask questions on their 